How to pronounce occupies
Say it like OK-yuh-pyze. Occupies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- yuh
- pyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occupies 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.
- pyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of occupies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-yuh-pyze.
What does occupies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of occupy How to pronounce occupy
Questions about saying occupies
How do you pronounce occupies?
Say OK-yuh-pyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkjəˌpaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɒkjəˌpaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occupies?
Occupies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · yuh · pyze.
Is occupies 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 /ˈɒkjəˌpaɪz/ (OK-yuh-pyze).