How do you pronounce "vacant"?

In American English: /ˈveɪkənt/ (VAYK-uhnt). In British English: /vˈeɪkənt/ (V-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈveɪkənt/ (VAYK-uhnt). In Australian English: /vˈeɪkənt/ (V-ayk).

Is "vacant" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈveɪkənt/ (VAYK-uhnt), while in British English it's /vˈeɪkənt/ (V-ayk).

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vacant

/ˈveɪkənt/

VAYK-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

veɪkva·əntcant

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