American English

How to pronounce fluctuate

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FLUHKchuhwayt

/ˈflək.ʧəˌweɪt̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

To go up and down in amount, value, or level, often changing over time.

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“Fluctuate” is commonly pronounced /ˈflək.ʧəˌweɪt̚/ or /ˈflək.ʧuˌeɪt̚/ in American English. Both pronunciations are correct.

Common pronunciation/ˈflək.ʧəˌweɪt̚/
Also common/ˈflək.ʧuˌeɪt̚/
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Meanings & examples

verb

To go up and down in amount, value, or level, often changing over time.

Gas prices fluctuate throughout the year.

Good to know

It is often used for prices, numbers, temperatures, and levels.

Common phrases & grammar

fluctuate widely · fluctuate between

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