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pendulum

The correct spelling is pendulum.

How to pronounce pendulum

/ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/

Say it like: Pen-dul-um

The correct spelling is pendulum. A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.
  2. 2.A lamp, etc. suspended from a ceiling.
  3. 3.A watch's guard-ring by which it is attached to a chain.

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