How to pronounce depressants
Say it like dih-PRES-unts. Depressants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- dih
- PRES
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depressants 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.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of depressants
American and British speakers say depressants in essentially the same way: /dɪˈprɛsənts/ in the US and /dɪˈprɛsənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PRES-unts.
What does depressants mean?
- plural of depressant How to pronounce depressant
Questions about saying depressants
How do you pronounce depressants?
Say dih-PRES-unts. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈprɛsənts/. In British English it is /dɪˈprɛsənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depressants?
Depressants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: dih · PRES · unts.
Do Americans and Brits say depressants the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈprɛsənts/ and the British form is /dɪˈprɛsənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.