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How to pronounce depression

depression
/dɪˈpreʃən/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Depression, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

In a sentence

After her death, he sank into a depression.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce depression?

Depression is pronounced /dɪˈpreʃən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in depression?

Depression has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in depression?

The second syllable: /dɪˈpreʃən/.

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