How to pronounce stagflation
Say it like stag-FLAY-shun. Stagflation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY).
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- stag
- FLAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stagflation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stagflation
American and British speakers say stagflation in essentially the same way: /ˌstæɡˈfleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌstæɡˈfleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: stag-FLAY-shun.
What does stagflation mean?
- Prolonged high inflation accompanied by stagnant growth, often with recession and high unemployment.
Where does stagflation come from?
Blend of stagnation + inflation, generally thought to have been coined by the British politician Iain Macleod (1913–1970) in a 17 November 1965 parliamentary speech: see the quotation.
Words that rhyme with stagflation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stagflation.
Questions about saying stagflation
How do you pronounce stagflation?
Say stag-FLAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌstæɡˈfleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌstæɡˈfleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stagflation?
Stagflation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAY). Broken into parts: stag · FLAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say stagflation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌstæɡˈfleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌstæɡˈfleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.