How to pronounce oscillating
Say it like AH-suh-lay-ting. Oscillating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- suh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscillating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oscillating
- 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-ting.
What does oscillating mean?
- Moving in a repeated back-and-forth motion; coming and going.
- Describing a function or divergent series that moves between multiple values.
- present participle and gerund of oscillate How to pronounce oscillate
Questions about saying oscillating
How do you pronounce oscillating?
Say AH-suh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɒsəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscillating?
Oscillating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · suh · lay · ting.
Is oscillating 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 /ˈɒsəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (OS-uh-lay-ting).