How to Pronounce Vacillating

To pronounce "vacillating", say VAC-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

VAC-ill-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “vacillating”

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

What does vacillating 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.

noun

  1. Vacillation

adjective

  1. Liable to vacillate; wavering, irresolute.

Synonyms

staggerblow hot and coldwaffle

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Words that rhyme with vacillating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

vacillantwaveringirresoluteinfirmwaverablefluctuablefluxibleunstable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vacillating"?▾

"Vacillating" has 4 syllables: vac · ill · at · ing.

What does "vacillating" mean?▾

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

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