How to pronounce vacationing
Say it like vay-KAY-shuh-ning. Vacationing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- vay
- KAY
- shuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacationing 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vacationing
American and British speakers say vacationing in essentially the same way: /veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/ in the US and /veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: vay-KAY-shuh-ning.
What does vacationing mean?
- present participle and gerund of vacation How to pronounce vacation
- The taking of a vacation or holiday.
Questions about saying vacationing
How do you pronounce vacationing?
Say vay-KAY-shuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacationing?
Vacationing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: vay · KAY · shuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say vacationing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/ and the British form is /veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.