How many syllables in "vacation"?

"vacation" has 3 lettergrepen (va - ca - tion).

How to divide "vacation"?

"vacation" divides into 3 parts: va · ca · tion.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (va... ca... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"vacation": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:va·ca·tion

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va-CA-tion(va · ca · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "vacation" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄vəˈkeɪʃən⁄

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Lettergrepenva·ca·tion

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How many syllables in "vacation"?: "vacation" has 3 lettergrepen (va - ca - tion).
How to divide "vacation"?: "vacation" divides into 3 parts: va · ca · tion.
Where is the stress in "vacation"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "vacation"?: Say each syllable slowly (va... ca... tion) and listen on SayItVid.