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| − | The word '''vaccine''' | + | The word '''vaccine''' is traditionally pronounced in British [[RP]] with the stress on the first syllable - 'VACK-seen', {{IPA|ˈvæk siːn}}. In 2021, it is becoming common to use the [[GA|American pronunciation]] which stresses the second syllable, 'vack-SEEN', {{IPA|væk 'siːn}}. |
| + | You may also like to see AWE's note on the history of the word included at [[vaccinate]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:16, 25 January 2021
The word vaccine is traditionally pronounced in British RP with the stress on the first syllable - 'VACK-seen', IPA: /ˈvæk siːn/. In 2021, it is becoming common to use the American pronunciation which stresses the second syllable, 'vack-SEEN', IPA: /væk 'siːn/. You may also like to see AWE's note on the history of the word included at vaccinate.
