How to Pronounce Depressing

To pronounce "depressing", say DEPR-ess-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “depressing”

"depressing" has 3 syllables: depr-ess-ing. It rhymes with blessing and pressing, if that helps it stick.

What does depressing mean?

verb

To press down.
“Depress the upper lever to start the machine.”
To make depressed, sad or bored.
“Winter depresses me.”

adjective

Causing depression or sadness.
“The television news was depressing, so rather than start crying I turned it off.”
Causing a reduction in economic activity.
“The policy may have a depressing effect on some branches of industry.”

Synonyms

downbear unpleasant

Words that rhyme with depressing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blessing pressing distressing caressing suppressing acquiescing dressing coalescing progressing possessing assessing transgressing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depressing"?▾

"Depressing" has 3 syllables: depr · ess · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "depressing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "depressing" is /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/.

What does "depressing" mean?▾

Depressing: To press down.

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