Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

depressing

How many syllables in depressing?

  3 syllables

Divide depressing into syllables:   de-press-ing
How to pronounce depressing:   dih-pres-ing
How to say depressing:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"depressing." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 14 March 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why depressing is 3 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Plural Quiz
Is deer plural?

Take the Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for depressing


1 syllable
  • bleak
  • gray
  • dark
  • sad
2 syllables
  • doleful
  • gloomy
3 syllables
4 syllables
    Teachers
    How can $250 help your students?

    One prize is awarded to
    one teacher, every month.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    Flower has 2 syllables.
    Flour only has 1 syllable!
    !Learn Why
    Grammar
    When should you
    use a period ( . )?
    ?Learn Here

    Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

    What rhymes with depressing

    2 syllables
    • dressing
    • lessing
    • pressing
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
    Ever Wonder
    when to use
    Lose and Loose?
    Learn Here

    Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
    Need help finding a syllable count?
    Want to say thank you?

    Contact Us!