How to pronounce vacating
Say it like VAY-kay-ting. Vacating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacating 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.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vacating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VAY-kay-ting.
What does vacating mean?
- present participle and gerund of vacate How to pronounce vacate
Questions about saying vacating
How do you pronounce vacating?
Say VAY-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈveɪkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacating?
Vacating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · kay · ting.
Is vacating 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 /ˈveɪkeɪtɪŋ/ (VAY-kay-ting).