vocational

/voʊˈkeɪʃənəl/

Syllables vo·ca·tion·al

Stress vo-CA-tion-al

Phonics Breakdown

vo

/voʊ/

long o

ca

/keɪ/

letter name

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

al

/əl/

schwa

Meaning

related to a job, career, or practical skills training

Sound Reference

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vo=/voʊ/(go) + ca=/keɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation) + al=/əl/(animal)

Example

She is studying at a vocational school to learn practical skills.