How to pronounce vaxication
Say it like vak-sih-KAY-shun. Vaxication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
- vak
- sih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaxication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vaxication
American and British speakers say vaxication in essentially the same way: /ˌvæksɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌvæksɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: vak-sih-KAY-shun.
What does vaxication mean?
- A postvaccination travel.
Where does vaxication come from?
Blend of vaccination + vacation, or from vaccine or vax.
Words that rhyme with vaxication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vaxication.
Questions about saying vaxication
How do you pronounce vaxication?
Say vak-sih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌvæksɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌvæksɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaxication?
Vaxication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: vak · sih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say vaxication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvæksɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌvæksɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.