How to pronounce vacua
Say it like VAK-yoo-uh. Vacua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK).
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- VAK
- yoo
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacua 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vacua
American and British speakers say vacua in essentially the same way: /ˈvækjuə/ in the US and /ˈvækjuːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAK-yoo-uh.
What does vacua mean?
- plural of vacuum How to pronounce vacuum
Questions about saying vacua
How do you pronounce vacua?
Say VAK-yoo-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvækjuə/. In British English it is /ˈvækjuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacua?
Vacua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK). Broken into parts: VAK · yoo · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say vacua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvækjuə/ and the British form is /ˈvækjuːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.