How to pronounce stimulating
Say it like STIM-yuh-lay-ting. Stimulating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM).
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- STIM
- yuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stimulating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stimulating
- 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-ting.
What does stimulating mean?
- rousing or quickening activity or the senses“a stimulating discussion”
- that stimulates“stimulant phenomena”
- making lively and cheerful“the exhilarating effect of mountain air”
Questions about saying stimulating
How do you pronounce stimulating?
Say STIM-yuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stimulating?
Stimulating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM). Broken into parts: STIM · yuh · lay · ting.
Is stimulating 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 /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (STIM-yuh-lay-ting).