How to pronounce occupier
Say it like OK-yuh-py-er. Occupier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- yuh
- py
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occupier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of occupier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-yuh-py-uh.
What does occupier mean?
- One who occupies, particularly with respect to a foreign government controlling the territory of another.
Where does occupier come from?
From Middle English occupier, occupiour, from occupien + -er (equivalent to occupy + -er) or Middle French occupier, occupiour.
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Questions about saying occupier
How do you pronounce occupier?
Say OK-yuh-py-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkjəˌpaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒkjəˌpaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occupier?
Occupier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · yuh · py · er.
Is occupier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒkjəˌpaɪə/ (OK-yuh-py-uh).