How to pronounce vocational
Say it like voh-KAY-shuh-nul. Vocational has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- voh
- KAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocational pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vocational
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: voh-KAY-shuh-nul.
What does vocational mean?
- of or relating to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills“vocational school”“vocational students learning to repair a motor”
Where does vocational come from?
From vocation + -al.
Words that rhyme with vocational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vocational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
- motivational
Questions about saying vocational
How do you pronounce vocational?
Say voh-KAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /voʊˈkeɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /vəʊˈkeɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocational?
Vocational has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: voh · KAY · shuh · nul.
Is vocational pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /vəʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ (voh-KAY-shuh-nul).