depression

/dɪˈprɛʃən/

Syllables de·pres·sion

Stress de-PRES-sion

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

schwa

press

/prɛs/

short e

ion

/ʃən/

-tion ending

Meaning

a mental health condition with persistent sadness; also a lowering or reduction

Sound Reference

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de=/dɪ/(decide) + press=/prɛs/(press) + ion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Depression can affect both mental and physical health.