stimulus

/ˈstɪmjʊləs/

Syllables stim·u·lus

Stress STIM-u-lus

Phonics Breakdown

stim

/stɪm/

short i

u

/jʊ/

long u-e

lus

/ləs/

schwa

Meaning

something that causes a reaction or response

Sound Reference

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stim=/stɪm/(stimulate) + u=/jʊ/(use) + lus=/ləs/(focus)

Example

Light is a strong stimulus for plant growth.