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The word 'descends' has 2 syllables.
-ˈsɛndz


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Descends'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Descends' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#2: /ɪ/
TongueThe tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /s/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
Lips
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#5: /ɛ/
TongueThe tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /z/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'descends' Tongue Twister Challenge

As the sun descends, laughter never ends, Lemons and oranges, flying with their friends, They twirl and whirl through the blue skies, Chasing each other, oh what a surprise! Zigzagging and zooming, their colors so bright, Feathers and fur, what a glorious sight, Singing sweet melodies, making a fuss, A harmonious chaos, full of joy and ruckus! No one can catch them, they're too fast, Skipping and hopping, their fun will last, Making us laugh till our sides nearly split, These lively critters, they never quit! So next time you see the sun go down, Listen closely for a joyful sound, It's the lemons and oranges, on their descents, Bringing happiness and merriment!

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