How to pronounce oscillators
Say it like AH-suh-lay-terz. Oscillators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- suh
- lay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscillators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oscillators
- 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-tuz.
What does oscillators mean?
- plural of oscillator How to pronounce oscillator
Questions about saying oscillators
How do you pronounce oscillators?
Say AH-suh-lay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsəˌleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɒsəˌleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscillators?
Oscillators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · suh · lay · terz.
Is oscillators 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 /ˈɒsəˌleɪtəz/ (OS-uh-lay-tuz).