stagnate

/ˈstæɡneɪt/

Syllables stag·nate

Stress STAG-nate

Phonics Breakdown

stag

/stæɡ/

short a

nate

/neɪt/

long a-e

Meaning

to stop developing or growing; to become inactive

Sound Reference

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stag=/stæɡ/(stag) + nate=/neɪt/(gate)

Example

Without innovation, the economy may stagnate.