pendulum
nounHow many syllables in pendulum?
There are 3 syllables in the word pendulum.How to pronounce pendulum:
Definition of pendulum:
- pendulum (noun):
- an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity.
- a body suspended from a fixed point so as to swing freely to and fro under the action of gravity and commonly used to regulate movements (as of clockwork)
Synonyms for pendulum:
apparatus
bob
compound pendulum
metronome
physical pendulum
setup
simple pendulum
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