How to pronounce depressed
Say it like dih-PREST. Depressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREST).
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- dih
- PREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depressed 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.
- PRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of depressed
American and British speakers say depressed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈprɛst/ in the US and /dɪˈprɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PREST.
What does depressed mean?
- lower than previously“the market is depressed”“prices are down”
- flattened downward as if pressed from above or flattened along the dorsal and ventral surfaces
- filled with melancholy and despondency“gloomy at the thought of what he had to face”“gloomy predictions”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with depressed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of depressed.
Questions about saying depressed
How do you pronounce depressed?
Say dih-PREST. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈprɛst/. In British English it is /dɪˈprɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depressed?
Depressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREST). Broken into parts: dih · PREST.
Do Americans and Brits say depressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈprɛst/ and the British form is /dɪˈprɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.