How to Pronounce Stagflation

To pronounce "stagflation", say STAGFL-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /stæɡˈfleɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/stæɡˈfleɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stagflation”

"stagflation" has 3 syllables: stagfl-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does stagflation mean?

noun

  1. Inflation accompanied by stagnant growth, unemployment or recession.

Words that rhyme with stagflation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

stagnancestagnancysluggishnessstaginessstickinessstalenessastaticismquasistationarity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stagflation"?▾

"Stagflation" has 3 syllables: stagfl · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "stagflation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stagflation" is /stæɡˈfleɪʃən/.

What does "stagflation" mean?▾

Stagflation: Inflation accompanied by stagnant growth, unemployment or recession.

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