how to pronounce vacation
/vɛɪˈkɛɪʃən/
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vacation is pronounced in three syllables
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An example use of vacation in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… don't get to take a vacation and don't …”
meanings of vacation
noun:
- Freedom from some business or activity.
- A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc.
- The act of vacating something; moving out.
- The act of making legally void.
- A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure.
- Free time given over to a specific purpose; occupation, activity.
verb:
- To spend or take a vacation.
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