How to Pronounce Vacuum

To pronounce "vacuum", say VAC-uum — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvækjum/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvækjum/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/vˈækjuːm/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “vacuum”

Break "vacuum" into 2 beats and lean on "VAC" — that's the stressed one.

What does vacuum mean?

noun

  1. A region of space that contains no matter.
  2. (plural only "vacuums") A vacuum cleaner.

verb

  1. To clean (something) with a vacuum cleaner.
  2. To use a vacuum cleaner.

Synonyms

vacancyvoidhooverhoovering

Antonyms

plenum

Related words

vacuityvacuum-cleanhoovervoidemptinessvacancyvacantempty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vacuum"?▾

"Vacuum" has 2 syllables: vac · uum.

What is the IPA transcription of "vacuum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vacuum" is /ˈvækjum/.

What does "vacuum" mean?▾

Vacuum: A region of space that contains no matter.

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