How to pronounce stimulated
Say it like STIM-yuh-lay-tid. Stimulated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM).
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- STIM
- yuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stimulated 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stimulated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STIM-yuh-lay-tid.
What does stimulated mean?
- In a condition or state of stimulation.
- simple past and past participle of stimulate How to pronounce stimulate
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Questions about saying stimulated
How do you pronounce stimulated?
Say STIM-yuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stimulated?
Stimulated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM). Broken into parts: STIM · yuh · lay · tid.
Is stimulated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd/ (STIM-yuh-lay-tid).