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.

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