How to pronounce depressor
Say it like dih-PRES-er. Depressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- dih
- PRES
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depressor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of depressor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-PRES-uh.
What does depressor mean?
- Any of several muscles whose contraction pulls down a part of the body.
- A nerve or nerve fiber that decreases the activity or the tone of the organ or the part it innervates, such as lowering the blood pressure.
- An instrument used to push something out of the way during an examination.“tongue depressor”
Where does depressor come from?
From depress + -or.
Words that rhyme with depressor
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Questions about saying depressor
How do you pronounce depressor?
Say dih-PRES-er. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈprɛsər/. In British English it is /dɪˈprɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depressor?
Depressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: dih · PRES · er.
Is depressor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈprɛsə/ (dih-PRES-uh).