How to Pronounce "antidepressants"
word
ˌænˌtaɪdɪˈpɹɛsənts/, /ˌænˌtidɪˈpɹɛsənts
an-tye-di-PRESS-uhnts
ˌæntɪdɪpɹˈɛsənts
an-ti-di-PRESS-uhnts
Definition
Medications designed to help relieve symptoms of depression and sometimes anxiety. They work by affecting chemicals in the brain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌænˌtaɪdɪˈpɹɛsənts/, /ˌænˌtidɪˈpɹɛsənts
British English
ˌæntɪdɪpɹˈɛsənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-tye-di-PRESS-uhnts
UK
an-ti-di-PRESS-uhnts
Listen in Context
My doctor prescribed antidepressants for my depression.
Some people need to take antidepressants every day.
Antidepressants are not the only way to treat depression.
I've been on antidepressants for a few months and feel much better now.