How to pronounce vacillation
Say it like vas-uh-LAY-shun. Vacillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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US American/ˌvæsəˈleɪʃən/vas-uh-LAY-shun
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- vas
- uh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacillation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does vacillation mean?
noun
- Indecision in speech or action.
- Changing location by moving back and forth.
Where does vacillation come from?
From Middle English vacillacion, a learned borrowing from Latin vacillātiō (“swaying”).
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Questions about saying vacillation
How do you pronounce vacillation?
Say vas-uh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌvæsəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacillation?
Vacillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: vas · uh · LAY · shun.