How to pronounce depressant
Say it like dih-PRES-unt. Depressant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- dih
- PRES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depressant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of depressant
American and British speakers say depressant in essentially the same way: /dɪˈprɛsənt/ in the US and /dɪˈprɛsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PRES-unt.
What does depressant mean?
- A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.“Alcohol acts first as a stimulant and then as a depressant.”
- An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals.
- Reducing functional or nervous activity.
Where does depressant come from?
From depress + -ant.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with depressant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of depressant.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- effervescent
- luminescent
Questions about saying depressant
How do you pronounce depressant?
Say dih-PRES-unt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈprɛsənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈprɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depressant?
Depressant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: dih · PRES · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say depressant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈprɛsənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈprɛsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.