How to Pronounce Vacillated

To pronounce "vacillated", say VAC-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

VAC-ill-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “vacillated”

"vacillated" has 4 syllables: vac-ill-at-ed. It rhymes with sphacelated, if that helps it stick.

What does vacillated 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 vacillated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sphacelated

Related words

vacillantwaveringirresolutevacillationfluctuatedfluctuatingfluctuatefluctuates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vacillated"?▾

"Vacillated" has 4 syllables: vac · ill · at · ed.

What does "vacillated" mean?▾

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

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