How to pronounce occupations
Say it like ah-kyuh-PAY-shunz. Occupations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY).
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- ah
- kyuh
- PAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occupations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of occupations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-yuu-PAY-shunz.
What does occupations mean?
- plural of occupation How to pronounce occupation
Words that rhyme with occupations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of occupations.
Questions about saying occupations
How do you pronounce occupations?
Say ah-kyuh-PAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occupations?
Occupations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY). Broken into parts: ah · kyuh · PAY · shunz.
Is occupations 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 /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənz/ (ok-yuu-PAY-shunz).