How to Pronounce Prevaricating

To pronounce "prevaricating", say PREV-ar-ic-at-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PREV-ar-ic-at-ing

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"prevaricating" has 5 syllables: prev-ar-ic-at-ing.

What does prevaricating mean?

verb

  1. To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).
  2. To shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour; to evade the truth; to waffle or be (intentionally) ambiguous.

    “The people saw the politician prevaricate every day.”

Synonyms

beat around the bushtergiversate

Related words

tergiversatepalterequivocatedelayingdilly-dallyditheringpussyfootingequivocating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prevaricating"?▾

"Prevaricating" has 5 syllables: prev · ar · ic · at · ing.

What does "prevaricating" mean?▾

Prevaricating: To deviate, transgress; to go astray (from).

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