How to pronounce stimuli
Say it like STIM-yuh-ly. Stimuli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM).
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- STIM
- yuh
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stimuli 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stimuli
American and British speakers say stimuli in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪmjəˌlaɪ/ in the US and /ˈstɪmjʊˌlaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIM-yuu-ly.
What does stimuli mean?
- plural of stimulus How to pronounce stimulus
Questions about saying stimuli
How do you pronounce stimuli?
Say STIM-yuh-ly. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪmjəˌlaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪmjʊˌlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stimuli?
Stimuli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM). Broken into parts: STIM · yuh · ly.
Do Americans and Brits say stimuli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪmjəˌlaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈstɪmjʊˌlaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.