stimulation

/ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/

Syllables stim·u·la·tion

Stress stim-u-LA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

stim

/stɪm/

short i

u

/jə/

schwa

la

/leɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the act of encouraging activity or development

Sound Reference

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stim=/stɪm/(stimulus) + u=/jə/(value) + la=/leɪ/(late) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Mental stimulation is important for children's development.