How to Pronounce Vacillate

To pronounce "vacillate", say VAC-ill-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vacillate”

"vacillate" has 4 syllables: vac-ill-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does vacillate mean?

verb

  1. To sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.
  2. To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.

Synonyms

staggerblow hot and coldwaffle

Words that rhyme with vacillate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

waverfluctuatehoverhesitatefalterditherseesawyoyo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vacillate"?▾

"Vacillate" has 4 syllables: vac · ill · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "vacillate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vacillate" is /ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/.

What does "vacillate" mean?▾

Vacillate: To sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.

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