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How to pronounce vacation in American English

“vacation” pronunciation by American speakers

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“vacation” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. through the vacation to, vacation period to keep these actions moving.

    CDC

  2. Earnest: Just for vacation?

    The Obama White House

  3. – QUESTION: – on my next vacation.

    State Department

Words that sound like “vacation”

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Other forms of “vacation”

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