How to Pronounce "stagnation"
word
stæɡˈneɪʃən
stag-NAY-shun
stæɡnˈeɪʃən
stag-NAY-shun
Definition
A state when something stops changing, improving, or moving forward, often used for the economy, growth, or processes.
IPA Transcription
American English
stæɡˈneɪʃən
British English
stæɡnˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
stag-NAY-shun
UK
stag-NAY-shun
Listen in Context
The company suffered from stagnation for several years.
Economic stagnation leads to higher unemployment.
Long periods of stagnation are a problem for any country.
After years of stagnation, the town finally began to grow again.