How to pronounce vacationer
Say it like vay-KAY-shuh-ner. Vacationer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- vay
- KAY
- shuh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacationer 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vacationer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vay-KAY-shuh-nuh.
What does vacationer mean?
- Someone who is on vacation
Where does vacationer come from?
From vacation + -er.
Questions about saying vacationer
How do you pronounce vacationer?
Say vay-KAY-shuh-ner. The American pronunciation is /veɪˈkeɪʃənɚ/. In British English it is /veɪˈkeɪʃənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacationer?
Vacationer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: vay · KAY · shuh · ner.
Is vacationer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /veɪˈkeɪʃənə/ (vay-KAY-shuh-nuh).