fluctuate

/ˈflʌktʃuˌeɪt/

Syllables fluc·tu·ate

Stress FLUC-tu-ate

Phonics Breakdown

fluc

/flʌk/

short u

tu

/tʃu/

-ture ending

ate

/eɪt/

long a-e

Meaning

to change or vary irregularly, especially in level or amount

Sound Reference

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fluc=/flʌk/(luck with f+l) + tu=/tʃu/(Tuesday) + ate=/eɪt/(late)

Example

Prices tend to fluctuate during the holiday season.