How to pronounce fluctuated
Say it like FLUHK-chuh-way-tid. Fluctuated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHK).
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- FLUHK
- chuh
- way
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluctuated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fluctuated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLUHK-chuh-way-tid.
What does fluctuated mean?
- simple past and past participle of fluctuate How to pronounce fluctuate
Questions about saying fluctuated
How do you pronounce fluctuated?
Say FLUHK-chuh-way-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌktʃəˌweɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈflʌktʃəˌweɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluctuated?
Fluctuated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHK). Broken into parts: FLUHK · chuh · way · tid.
Is fluctuated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈflʌktʃəˌweɪtɪd/ (FLUHK-chuh-way-tid).