How do you pronounce "vacate"?

In American English: /ˈveɪkeɪt/ (VAYK-ayt). In British English: /veɪkˈeɪt/ (vayk-AYT). In Canadian English: /ˈveɪkeɪt/ (VAYK-ayt). In Australian English: /veɪkˈeɪt/ (vayk-AYT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈveɪkeɪt/ (VAYK-ayt), while in British English it's /veɪkˈeɪt/ (vayk-AYT).

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vacate

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/ˈveɪkeɪt/

VAYK-ayt

Syllable Breakdown

veɪkva·eɪtcate

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