How to pronounce oscillator
Say it like AH-suh-lay-ter. Oscillator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- suh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscillator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oscillator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh.
What does oscillator mean?
- A tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform.
- An instrument for measuring rigidity by the torsional oscillations of a weighted wire.
- A pattern that returns to its original state, in the same orientation and position, after a finite number of generations.
Where does oscillator come from?
From oscillate + -or.
Questions about saying oscillator
How do you pronounce oscillator?
Say AH-suh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsəˌleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒsəˌleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscillator?
Oscillator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · suh · lay · ter.
Is oscillator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒsəˌleɪtə/ (OS-uh-lay-tuh).