How to Pronounce "vaccine"
word
/ˌvækˈsin/
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/væksˈiːn/
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Definition
A vaccine is a substance given to people or animals to protect them from a disease by helping their body produce immunity.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌvækˈsin/
British English
/væksˈiːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
Children get the vaccine before starting school.
The doctor gave me a flu vaccine last year.
A vaccine helps your body fight diseases.
Have you gotten your COVID vaccine yet?