To pronounce "depress", say DEPR-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈpɹɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
depress
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/dɪˈpɹɛs/
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"depress" has 2 syllables: depr-ess. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Depress the upper lever to start the machine.”
“Winter depresses me.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Depress" has 2 syllables: depr · ess.
The IPA transcription of "depress" is /dɪˈpɹɛs/.
Depress: To press down.
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