How to pronounce vacillate
Say it like VAS-uh-layt. Vacillate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS).
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US American/ˈvæsəˌleɪt/VAS-uh-layt
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- VAS
- uh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacillate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does vacillate mean?
verb
- To sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.
- To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.
Where does vacillate come from?
From Latin vacillātum, supine form of vacillō (“sway, waver”).
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Questions about saying vacillate
How do you pronounce vacillate?
Say VAS-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæsəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacillate?
Vacillate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS). Broken into parts: VAS · uh · layt.