How to pronounce oscillations
Say it like ah-suh-LAY-shunz. Oscillations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ah
- suh
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscillations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oscillations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: os-uh-LAY-shunz.
What does oscillations mean?
- plural of oscillation How to pronounce oscillation
Words that rhyme with oscillations
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Questions about saying oscillations
How do you pronounce oscillations?
Say ah-suh-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑsəˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɒsəˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscillations?
Oscillations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ah · suh · LAY · shunz.
Is oscillations 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 /ˌɒsəˈleɪʃənz/ (os-uh-LAY-shunz).