How to pronounce fluctuating
Say it like FLUHK-chuh-way-ting. Fluctuating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈflʌktʃəˌweɪtɪŋ/FLUHK-chuh-way-ting
UK British/ˈflʌktʃəˌweɪtɪŋ/FLUHK-chuh-way-ting
- FLUHK
- chuh
- way
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluctuating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fluctuating
- 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-ting.
What does fluctuating mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of fluctuate How to pronounce fluctuate
- Subject to irregular changes in quantity or quality.
- A fluctuation.
Questions about saying fluctuating
How do you pronounce fluctuating?
Say FLUHK-chuh-way-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌktʃəˌweɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflʌktʃəˌweɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluctuating?
Fluctuating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHK). Broken into parts: FLUHK · chuh · way · ting.
Is fluctuating 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 /ˈflʌktʃəˌweɪtɪŋ/ (FLUHK-chuh-way-ting).