How to pronounce wobbulate
Say it like WAH-byuh-layt. Wobbulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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- WAH
- byuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wobbulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- byuhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of wobbulate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOB-yuu-layt.
What does wobbulate mean?
- To oscillate between two frequencies, typically by means of a wobbulator
Questions about saying wobbulate
How do you pronounce wobbulate?
Say WAH-byuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑbjəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈwɒbjʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wobbulate?
Wobbulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · byuh · layt.
Is wobbulate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈwɒbjʊleɪt/ (WOB-yuu-layt).