To pronounce "stagnation", say STAGN-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /stæɡˈneɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/stæɡˈneɪʃən/
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"stagnation" has 3 syllables: stagn-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The general concern about industrial stagnation inspired an overhaul of the patent system.”
“Factors known to encourage the growth of harmful bacteria inside cooling systems include the stagnation of the water.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Stagnation" has 3 syllables: stagn · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "stagnation" is /stæɡˈneɪʃən/.
Stagnation: Inactivity
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