How to Pronounce Depressive

To pronounce "depressive", say DEPR-ess-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “depressive”

"depressive" has 4 syllables: depr-ess-iv-e. It rhymes with impressive and aggressive, if that helps it stick.

What does depressive mean?

noun

  1. A person suffering from depression.

adjective

  1. Causing depression; dispiriting.
  2. Affected by depression, depressed; dispirited; melancholic.

Words that rhyme with depressive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

impressiveaggressiveexcessiveoppressiveobsessiveexpressiveregressivepossessivecrescivepressivesuccessiveessive

Related words

depressingsaddeninggloomysaddepressedmopedespondentdisheartening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "depressive"?▾

"Depressive" has 4 syllables: depr · ess · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "depressive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "depressive" is /dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/.

What does "depressive" mean?▾

Depressive: A person suffering from depression.

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