How to pronounce depressingly
Say it like dih-PRES-ing-lee. Depressingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- dih
- PRES
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depressingly 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of depressingly
American and British speakers say depressingly in essentially the same way: /dɪˈprɛsɪŋli/ in the US and /dɪˈprɛsɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PRES-ing-lee.
What does depressingly mean?
- In a depressing manner.
Where does depressingly come from?
From depressing + -ly.
Questions about saying depressingly
How do you pronounce depressingly?
Say dih-PRES-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈprɛsɪŋli/. In British English it is /dɪˈprɛsɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depressingly?
Depressingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: dih · PRES · ing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say depressingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈprɛsɪŋli/ and the British form is /dɪˈprɛsɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.