How to Pronounce Stimulate

To pronounce "stimulate", say STIM-ul-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stimulate”

"stimulate" has 4 syllables: stim-ul-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does stimulate mean?

verb

To encourage into action.
To arouse an organism to functional activity.

Synonyms

animate arouse energise energize excite perk up encourage incite

Antonyms

de-energize sedate stifle

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Words that rhyme with stimulate

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elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stimulate"?▾

"Stimulate" has 4 syllables: stim · ul · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "stimulate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stimulate" is /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/.

What does "stimulate" mean?▾

Stimulate: To encourage into action.

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