How to pronounce occupiers
Say it like OK-yuh-py-erz. Occupiers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- yuh
- py
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occupiers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of occupiers
- 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-uz.
What does occupiers mean?
- plural of occupier How to pronounce occupier
Questions about saying occupiers
How do you pronounce occupiers?
Say OK-yuh-py-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkjəˌpaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɒkjəˌpaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occupiers?
Occupiers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · yuh · py · erz.
Is occupiers 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 /ˈɒkjəˌpaɪəz/ (OK-yuh-py-uz).