How to Pronounce "depress"
word
dɪˈpɹɛs
di-PRESS
dɪpɹˈɛs
di-PRESS
Definition
To make someone feel very sad or without hope; can also mean to lower something, like a level, value, or price.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈpɹɛs
British English
dɪpɹˈɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-PRESS
UK
di-PRESS
Listen in Context
Cold weather can depress people's moods.
A bad economy can depress wages.
Hearing sad news can depress you.
Don't let one failure depress you for long—everyone makes mistakes.