To pronounce "manic-depressive", say MAN-icd-epr-ess-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAN-icd-epr-ess-iv-e
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"manic-depressive" has 6 syllables: man-icd-epr-ess-iv-e.
"Manic-depressive" has 6 syllables: man · icd · epr · ess · iv · e.
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