How to pronounce vacancies
Say it like VAY-kun-seez. Vacancies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- kun
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacancies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vacancies
American and British speakers say vacancies in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪkənsiz/ in the US and /ˈveɪkənsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-kun-seez.
What does vacancies mean?
- plural of vacancy How to pronounce vacancy
Questions about saying vacancies
How do you pronounce vacancies?
Say VAY-kun-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪkənsiz/. In British English it is /ˈveɪkənsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacancies?
Vacancies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · kun · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say vacancies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪkənsiz/ and the British form is /ˈveɪkənsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.