How do you pronounce "oscillator"?

In American English: /ˈɑːsəˌleɪtɝ/ (AHS-uh-layt-ur). In British English: /ˈɒsɪlˌeɪtə/ (OS-il-ayt-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːsəˌleɪtɝ/ (AHS-uh-layt-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɒsɪlˌeɪtə/ (OS-il-ayt-uh).

Is "oscillator" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːsəˌleɪtɝ/ (AHS-uh-layt-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɒsɪlˌeɪtə/ (OS-il-ayt-uh).

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oscillator

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/ˈɑːsəˌleɪtɝ/

AHS-uh-layt-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːsos·əcil·leɪtla·ɝtor

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