How to pronounce stipulation
Say it like stip-yuh-LAY-shun. Stipulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- stip
- yuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stipulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stipGive 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 stipulation
American and British speakers say stipulation in essentially the same way: /ˌstɪpjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌstɪpjəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: stip-yuh-LAY-shun.
What does stipulation mean?
- The act of stipulating; a contracting or bargaining; an agreement.
- Something that is stated or stipulated as a condition of an agreement.“The stipulations of the contract won't allow you to do that.”
- The situation, arrangement, and structure of the stipules.
Where does stipulation come from?
Borrowed from Latin stipulātiō.
Words that rhyme with stipulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stipulation.
Questions about saying stipulation
How do you pronounce stipulation?
Say stip-yuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɪpjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌstɪpjəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stipulation?
Stipulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: stip · yuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say stipulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌstɪpjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌstɪpjəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.