How to pronounce oscillate
Say it like AH-sih-layt. Oscillate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- sih
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscillate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does oscillate mean?
- To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.“A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer.”
- To vacillate between conflicting opinions, etc.“The mood for change oscillated from day to day.”
- To vary above and below a mean value.
Where does oscillate come from?
First attested in 1726; borrowed from Latin ōscillātus, perfect passive participle of Latin ōscillō (“to swing”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from ōscillum (“a swing”), usually identified with ōscillum (“a little face or mask hung on a
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Questions about saying oscillate
How do you pronounce oscillate?
Say AH-sih-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsɪleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscillate?
Oscillate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · sih · layt.