How to Pronounce Stimulating

To pronounce "stimulating", say STIM-ul-at-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

STIM-ul-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “stimulating”

"stimulating" has 4 syllables: stim-ul-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does stimulating mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Having a manner that stimulates.

Synonyms

animatearouseenergiseenergizeexciteperk upencourageincite

Antonyms

de-energizesedatestifle

Words that rhyme with stimulating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingdebilitatingfluctuatingoscillating

Related words

rousingexcitingexhilaratingthrillinginvigoratingstirringthought-provokingchallenging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stimulating"?▾

"Stimulating" has 4 syllables: stim · ul · at · ing.

What does "stimulating" mean?▾

Stimulating: To encourage into action.

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