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vacation
Definition:
(nou) leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure (nou) the act of making something legally void
Phonetic Transcription:
vəˈkeɪʃən
Examples:
The people went to the resort for a vacation.
Lucile Ball spent the vacation at the Carefree Resort.
Lucile Ball used to spend her vacation at the Carefree Resort.
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Common mistakes of vacation pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "va-ˈcation" instead of the correct "ˈvacation". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable to sound natural.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "vacation" with a short "a" sound, saying "vuh-kay-shun" instead of "væ-ˈkeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Focus on the "æ" sound in the first syllable for accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers may pronounce the "t" too strongly, resulting in "va-ˈkay-tion" instead of "væ-ˈkeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and connected to the preceding vowel.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is saying "vacashun" instead of "vacation". Tip: Ensure to pronounce all three syllables clearly: "væ-ˈkeɪ-ʃən".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "vacation" with "vacate", pronouncing it as "va-ˈkeɪt" instead of the correct "væ-ˈkeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Remember that "vacation" has three syllables, while "vacate" has two.