How to pronounce occupancy
Say it like AH-kyuh-pun-see. Occupancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- kyuh
- pun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occupancy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of occupancy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-yuh-pun-see.
What does occupancy mean?
- The act of occupying, the state of being occupied or the state of being an occupant or tenant.
- The period of time during which someone rents or otherwise occupies certain land or premises.“They had a five-year occupancy on the house.”
- The specific use to which something occupied is put.“This building is for residential occupancy.”
Where does occupancy come from?
From occupant + -cy.
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Questions about saying occupancy
How do you pronounce occupancy?
Say AH-kyuh-pun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkjəpənsi/. In British English it is /ˈɒkjəpənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occupancy?
Occupancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · kyuh · pun · see.
Is occupancy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒkjəpənsi/ (OK-yuh-pun-see).