How to pronounce vacillating
Say it like VAS-uh-lay-ting. Vacillating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvæsəˌleɪtɪŋ/VAS-uh-lay-ting
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- VAS
- uh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacillating 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does vacillating mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of vacillate How to pronounce vacillate
- Liable to vacillate.
- Vacillation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- vacillatory
- indecisive
- irresolute
- wavering
- vacillant
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying vacillating
How do you pronounce vacillating?
Say VAS-uh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæsəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacillating?
Vacillating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS). Broken into parts: VAS · uh · lay · ting.