How to pronounce stimulator
Say it like STIM-yuh-lay-ter. Stimulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM).
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- STIM
- yuh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stimulator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stimulator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh.
What does stimulator mean?
- A person, device or substance that stimulates.
Where does stimulator come from?
Borrowed from Latin stimulātor.
Words that rhyme with stimulator
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Questions about saying stimulator
How do you pronounce stimulator?
Say STIM-yuh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stimulator?
Stimulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM). Broken into parts: STIM · yuh · lay · ter.
Is stimulator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtə/ (STIM-yuh-lay-tuh).