How to Pronounce "oscillation"
word
ˌɑsəˈɫeɪʃən
ah-suh-LAY-shuhn
ˌɒsɪlˈeɪʃən
os-ih-LAY-shuhn
Definition
Oscillation means a repeated back-and-forth movement or change between two positions or states. It can describe both physical movement, like a swinging pendulum, or changes in feelings or situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɑsəˈɫeɪʃən
British English
ˌɒsɪlˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ah-suh-LAY-shuhn
UK
os-ih-LAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The pendulum's oscillation slowed down over time.
Fans create an oscillation of air in the room.
There was a slight oscillation in temperature last night.
Emotional oscillation is normal when making big decisions.