To pronounce "staycation", say STAYC-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /steɪˈkeɪʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/steɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
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"staycation" has 3 syllables: stayc-at-ion. It rhymes with placation, if that helps it stick.
noun
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Staycation" has 3 syllables: stayc · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "staycation" is /steɪˈkeɪʃn̩/.
Staycation: A vacation spent at or close to home.
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