depress

/dɪˈprɛs/

Syllables de·press

Stress de-PRESS

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

short i

press

/prɛs/

short e

Meaning

to make someone feel sad or hopeless; to press down

Sound Reference

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di=/dɪ/(dish) + press=/prɛs/(press)

Example

Lack of sleep can depress your mood.