How to pronounce depressive
Say it like dih-PRES-iv. Depressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- dih
- PRES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depressive 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.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of depressive
American and British speakers say depressive in essentially the same way: /dɪˈprɛsɪv/ in the US and /dɪˈprɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PRES-iv.
What does depressive mean?
- Causing depression; dispiriting.
- Affected by depression, depressed; dispirited; melancholic.
- Relating to or characteristic of depression.
- A person suffering from depression.
Where does depressive come from?
From French dépressif or Medieval Latin depressivus.
Words that rhyme with depressive
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Questions about saying depressive
How do you pronounce depressive?
Say dih-PRES-iv. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈprɛsɪv/. In British English it is /dɪˈprɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depressive?
Depressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: dih · PRES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say depressive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈprɛsɪv/ and the British form is /dɪˈprɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.