# vacation vs vocation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### vacation
*noun · IPA /vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #3,664*
An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure.

### vocation
*noun · IPA /voʊˈkeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #22,544*
A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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