How to pronounce oscillated
Say it like AH-suh-lay-tud. Oscillated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- suh
- lay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscillated 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oscillated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OS-uh-lay-tud.
What does oscillated mean?
- simple past and past participle of oscillate How to pronounce oscillate
Questions about saying oscillated
How do you pronounce oscillated?
Say AH-suh-lay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsəˌleɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈɒsəˌleɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscillated?
Oscillated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · suh · lay · tud.
Is oscillated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒsəˌleɪtəd/ (OS-uh-lay-tud).