How to pronounce stimulus
Say it like STIM-yuh-lus. Stimulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM).
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- STIM
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stimulus 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stimulus
American and British speakers say stimulus in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪmjələs/ in the US and /ˈstɪmjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIM-yuu-lus.
What does stimulus mean?
- any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
Where does stimulus come from?
Borrowed from Latin stimulus (“goad, prick”).
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Questions about saying stimulus
How do you pronounce stimulus?
Say STIM-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪmjələs/. In British English it is /ˈstɪmjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stimulus?
Stimulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIM). Broken into parts: STIM · yuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say stimulus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪmjələs/ and the British form is /ˈstɪmjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.