How many pronunciations does vacuum have?
The three-syllable pronunciation of “vacuum” is the only one in the Oxford English Dictionary (the online entry notes “This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1916)”). It is also the only one in the 1964 edition of the Concise Oxford Dictionary.
How do British pronounce vacuum?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘vacuum‘: Modern IPA: vákjʉwm. Traditional IPA: ˈvækjuːm. 2 syllables: “VAK” + “yoom”
What is the meaning of vacuum?
(Entry 1 of 3) 1 : emptiness of space. 2a : a space absolutely devoid of matter. b : a space partially exhausted (as to the highest degree possible) by artificial means (such as an air pump)
Which is correct vacuum or vacuum?
Vacuum is always spelled with one c, two u’s, and no e. Spellings such as vaccum, vacume, or vacum are incorrect: There’s no such thing as a perfect vacume .