How to pronounce stimulation
Say it like stim-yuh-LAY-shun. Stimulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- stim
- yuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stimulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 stimulation
American and British speakers say stimulation in essentially the same way: /ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: stim-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does stimulation mean?
- the act of arousing an organism to action
- any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
- (physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.)
Where does stimulation come from?
From Latin stimulātiō.
Words that rhyme with stimulation
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Questions about saying stimulation
How do you pronounce stimulation?
Say stim-yuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stimulation?
Stimulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: stim · yuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say stimulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.