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How to pronounce “ascent

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Pronunciation guide for ascent

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of ascent with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Spirituality for Sinners (w/ Nadia Bolz-Weber)probably Ascent to the idea of our mom's
Definition summary
The act of ascending; a motion upwards.

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How to pronounce ascent

Spirituality for Sinners (w/ Nadia Bolz-Weber)

probably Ascent to the idea of our mom's

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “ascent

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The act of ascending; a motion upwards.
  • The way or means by which one ascends.
  • An eminence, hill, or high place.
  • The degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line; inclination; gradient; steepness
  • (typography) The ascender height in a typeface.
  • An increase, for example in popularity or hierarchy

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