How do you pronounce "vacationing"?

In American English: /veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/ (vay-KAYSH-uhn-ing). In British English: /veɪkˈeɪʃənɪŋ/ (vayk-AYSH-uhn-ing). In Canadian English: /veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/ (vay-KAYSH-uhn-ing). In Australian English: /veɪkˈeɪʃənɪŋ/ (vayk-AYSH-uhn-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/ (vay-KAYSH-uhn-ing), while in British English it's /veɪkˈeɪʃənɪŋ/ (vayk-AYSH-uhn-ing).

How to Pronounce "vacationing"

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vacationing

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/veɪˈkeɪʃənɪŋ/

vay-KAYSH-uhn-ing

Syllable Breakdown

veɪva·keɪʃca·əntion·ɪŋing

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