stimulation

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: stim-u-la-tion (4)

English Definition

Encouragement of something to make it develop or become more active.

Example Sentence

Children need mental stimulation for their brain development.

US IPA /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK IPA /ˌstɪm.juˈleɪ.ʃən/