How to pronounce oscitant
Say it like AH-sih-tunt. Oscitant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑsɪtənt/AH-sih-tunt
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- AH
- sih
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscitant 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does oscitant mean?
adjective
- yawning or gaping
- sleepy; drowsy; sluggish; careless
Where does oscitant come from?
From Latin ōscitāns, present participle of ōscitō.
Questions about saying oscitant
How do you pronounce oscitant?
Say AH-sih-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscitant?
Oscitant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · sih · tunt.