How to pronounce avocation
Say it like av-oh-KAY-shun. Avocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- av
- oh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avocation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- avKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of avocation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: av-oh-KAY-shun.
What does avocation mean?
- A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
- That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
- Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.
Where does avocation come from?
From Latin āvocātiō (“a distraction”), from āvocō (“to call off, distract”).
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Questions about saying avocation
How do you pronounce avocation?
Say av-oh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ævoʊˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ævəʊˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avocation?
Avocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: av · oh · KAY · shun.
Is avocation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ævəʊˈkeɪʃən/ (av-oh-KAY-shun).