English pronunciation
How to pronounce “vocabulary”
Phonetic spelling
vo-KAB-yuh-lair-ee
IPA /voʊˈkæbjəˌɫɛɹi/
Syllable stress
vo·kab·yuh·lair·ee
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
Hear it in a sentence
I need to expand my vocabulary for the IELTS exam.
She has an impressive vocabulary in both English and Spanish.