How to Pronounce Oscillated

To pronounce "oscillated", say OSC-ill-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

OSC-ill-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “oscillated”

"oscillated" has 4 syllables: osc-ill-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does oscillated mean?

verb

  1. To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

    “A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer.”

  2. To vacillate between conflicting opinions, etc.

    “The mood for change oscillated from day to day.”

Synonyms

vacillate

Words that rhyme with oscillated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

periodicperiodicalfluctuatedrangedswungvariedoscillationoscillations

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oscillated"?▾

"Oscillated" has 4 syllables: osc · ill · at · ed.

What does "oscillated" mean?▾

Oscillated: To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

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