vacate

How to Split "vacate" into Syllables

The word vacate is divided into 3 syllables: va·ca·te. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• va — 1st syllable
• ca — 2nd syllable
• te — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of vacate:

• IPA: /veɪˈkeɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. vacate (third-person singular simple present vacates, present participle vacating, simple past and past participle vacated)
2. To move out of a dwelling or other property, either by choice or by eviction.

📚 Word Origin & History

Originally used in the legal sense "to annul", a denominal from Early Modern English vacat (“legal annulment”), a development from Middle English vacat (“absence or cancellation noted in a register”), from Latin vacat, third-person singular present active indicative of vacō (“to be idle; to be unoccupied”, literally “to be empty”). The primary modern sense "to move out" likely developed under the influence of older borrowing vacant (“unoccupied”), in combination with the Ear...

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Understanding how to break down vacate into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare vacate with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
vacate	3	va·ca·te
vast	1	vast
vivisect	3	vi-vi-sect
vivacity	4	vi-va-ci-ty
vexed	2	vex-ed

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