How to pronounce stimulant
Say it like STIM-yuh-lunt. Stimulant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stimulant. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STIM
- yuh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stimulant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stimulant
American and British speakers say stimulant in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪmjələnt/ in the US and /ˈstɪmjələnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIM-yuh-lunt.
What does stimulant mean?
- A substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body.
- Something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.
- Acting as a stimulant.
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Questions about saying stimulant
How do you pronounce stimulant?
Say STIM-yuh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪmjələnt/. In British English it is /ˈstɪmjələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stimulant?
Stimulant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM). Broken into parts: STIM · yuh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say stimulant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪmjələnt/ and the British form is /ˈstɪmjələnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.