How to pronounce vacated
Say it like vay-KAY-tid. Vacated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- vay
- KAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vacated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vay-KAY-tid.
Other ways to say vacated
Vacated also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- VAY-kay-tid /ˈveɪkeɪtɪd/
What does vacated mean?
- simple past and past participle of vacate How to pronounce vacate
Words that rhyme with vacated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vacated.
Questions about saying vacated
How do you pronounce vacated?
Say vay-KAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacated?
Vacated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: vay · KAY · tid.
Is vacated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/ (vay-KAY-tid).