How to Pronounce Oscillating

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

OSC-ill-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “oscillating”

"oscillating" has 4 syllables: osc-ill-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does oscillating 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.”

adjective

  1. Moving in a repeated back-and-forth motion.

Synonyms

vacillate

Words that rhyme with oscillating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

periodicperiodicalfluctuatingwindingrockingshiftingrangingbraiding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oscillating"?▾

"Oscillating" has 4 syllables: osc · ill · at · ing.

What does "oscillating" mean?▾

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

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