How to pronounce vaccinate
Say it like VAK-suh-nayt. Vaccinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK).
- VAK
- suh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaccinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vaccinate
American and British speakers say vaccinate in essentially the same way: /ˈvæksəneɪt/ in the US and /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAK-sih-nayt.
What does vaccinate mean?
- To treat (a person or an animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.
Where does vaccinate come from?
From vaccine + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying vaccinate
How do you pronounce vaccinate?
Say VAK-suh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæksəneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvæksɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaccinate?
Vaccinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK). Broken into parts: VAK · suh · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say vaccinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæksəneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈvæksɪneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.