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How to pronounce “vacation”

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Pronunciation guide for vacation

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of vacation with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Legacy in the Makingif you can't take the vacation that you want this year,
Definition summary: Freedom from some business or activity. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}[from 14th c.]

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Legacy in the Making

if you can't take the vacation that you want this year,

[Noun]
Freedom from some business or activity. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}[from 14th c.]
(obsolete) Free time given over to a specific purpose; occupation, activity.
[15th–17th c.]
A period during which official activity or business is formally suspended; an official holiday from university, law courts etc.
[from 15th c.]
A stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure.
[from 19th c.]
An extended period of time away from work or school.
The act of vacating something; moving out.
[from 19th c.]
(US, law) The act of making legally void.
[Verb]
(intransitive) To spend or take a vacation.

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