How to pronounce vocationally
Say it like voh-KAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Vocationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
- voh
- KAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocationally 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vocationally
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: voh-KAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does vocationally mean?
- In terms of vocation.
- As one's job or occupation.“As a beekeeper (either vocationally or avocationally), there is certain equipment that you will want, such as a bee suit and some hives.”
Where does vocationally come from?
From vocational + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- careerwise
- occupationally
Words that rhyme with vocationally
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Questions about saying vocationally
How do you pronounce vocationally?
Say voh-KAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /voʊˈkeɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /vəʊˈkeɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocationally?
Vocationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: voh · KAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Is vocationally 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 /vəʊˈkeɪʃənəli/ (voh-KAY-shuh-nuh-lee).