How to Pronounce Depressions

To pronounce "depressions", say DEPR-ess-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DEPR-ess-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “depressions”

"depressions" has 3 syllables: depr-ess-ions. It rhymes with transgressions and impressions, if that helps it stick.

What does depressions 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 depressions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

transgressionsimpressionsdigressionsexpressionsobsessionsconfessionsoppressionsconcessionsrecessionsprofessionsregressionsfreshens

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slumpimpressionimprintlowbreakdowns

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depressions"?▾

"Depressions" has 3 syllables: depr · ess · ions.

What does "depressions" mean?▾

Depressions: 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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