How to pronounce pendulate
Say it like PEN-juh-layt. Pendulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
- PEN
- juh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pendulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pendulate
American and British speakers say pendulate in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛndʒəleɪt/ in the US and /ˈpɛndʒəleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-juh-layt.
What does pendulate mean?
- To swing like a pendulum.
- To vacillate between states, especially states of arousal and of relaxation.
- pendulous.
Questions about saying pendulate
How do you pronounce pendulate?
Say PEN-juh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛndʒəleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛndʒəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pendulate?
Pendulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · juh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say pendulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛndʒəleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpɛndʒəleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.