How to pronounce vacancy
Say it like VAY-kun-see. Vacancy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- kun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacancy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vacancy
American and British speakers say vacancy in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪkənsi/ in the US and /ˈveɪkənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-kun-see.
What does vacancy mean?
- being unoccupied
- an empty area or space“the huge desert voids”“the emptiness of outer space”
Where does vacancy come from?
From Late Latin vacantia.
Questions about saying vacancy
How do you pronounce vacancy?
Say VAY-kun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪkənsi/. In British English it is /ˈveɪkənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacancy?
Vacancy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · kun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say vacancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪkənsi/ and the British form is /ˈveɪkənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.