How to pronounce vacationers
Say it like vay-KAY-shuh-nerz. Vacationers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- vay
- KAY
- shuh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacationers 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vacationers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vay-KAY-shuh-nuz.
What does vacationers mean?
- plural of vacationer How to pronounce vacationer
Questions about saying vacationers
How do you pronounce vacationers?
Say vay-KAY-shuh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /veɪˈkeɪʃənɚz/. In British English it is /veɪˈkeɪʃənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacationers?
Vacationers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: vay · KAY · shuh · nerz.
Is vacationers 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 /veɪˈkeɪʃənəz/ (vay-KAY-shuh-nuz).