How to pronounce vacant
Say it like VAY-kunt. Vacant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacant 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.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vacant
American and British speakers say vacant in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪkənt/ in the US and /ˈveɪkənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-kunt.
What does vacant mean?
- void of intelligence or thought“a vacant mind”
- without an occupant or incumbent“the throne is never vacant”
Where does vacant come from?
From Old French vacant, from Latin vacāns.
Questions about saying vacant
How do you pronounce vacant?
Say VAY-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪkənt/. In British English it is /ˈveɪkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacant?
Vacant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · kunt.
Do Americans and Brits say vacant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪkənt/ and the British form is /ˈveɪkənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.