How many syllables in "depressed"?

"depressed" has 2 lettergrepen (de - pressed).

How to divide "depressed"?

"depressed" divides into 2 parts: de · pressed.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"depressed": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·pressed

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de-PRESSED(de · pressed)○ ●

Stress in "depressed" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈprɛst⁄

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IPAdɪˈprɛst

Lettergrepende·pressed

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How many syllables in "depressed"?: "depressed" has 2 lettergrepen (de - pressed).
How to divide "depressed"?: "depressed" divides into 2 parts: de · pressed.
Where is the stress in "depressed"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "depressed"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... pressed) and listen on SayItVid.