How to Pronounce Depression

To pronounce "depression", say DEPR-ess-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “depression”

"depression" has 3 syllables: depr-ess-ion. It rhymes with expression and discretion, if that helps it stick.

What does depression mean?

noun

  1. In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

    “I used to suffer from depression, but now I'm mostly content with my life.”

  2. An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.

Words that rhyme with depression

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

expressiondiscretionoppressionobsessionconcessionimpressionprogressionquestionaccessionregressiondigressionpossession

Related words

slumpimpressionimprintlowaborted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depression"?▾

"Depression" has 3 syllables: depr · ess · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "depression"?▾

The IPA transcription of "depression" is /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/.

What does "depression" mean?▾

Depression: In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

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