How to pronounce oscillation
Say it like ah-suh-LAY-shun. Oscillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ah
- suh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscillation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oscillation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: os-ih-LAY-shun.
What does oscillation mean?
- the act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated
- a regular periodic fluctuation in value about some mean
- a single such cycle
Where does oscillation come from?
From French oscillation, from Latin oscillatio, from Latin oscillo.
Words that rhyme with oscillation
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Questions about saying oscillation
How do you pronounce oscillation?
Say ah-suh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑsəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscillation?
Oscillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ah · suh · LAY · shun.
Is oscillation 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 /ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃən/ (os-ih-LAY-shun).