How to Pronounce "take a vacation"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən
TAYK uh vay-KAY-shuhn
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /veɪkˈeɪʃən
TAYK uh vay-KAY-shuhn
Definition
To stop working for a period of time and spend time resting, traveling, or doing something enjoyable away from work or school.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /veɪkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh vay-KAY-shuhn
UK
TAYK uh vay-KAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
I want to take a vacation this summer.
She will take a vacation next month with her family.
It is important to take a vacation to relax.
I haven't taken a vacation in years—I could really use a break.