How to pronounce reoccupy
Say it like ree-AW-kyoo-py. Reoccupy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AW).
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- ree
- AW
- kyoo
- py
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reoccupy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of reoccupy
American and British speakers say reoccupy in essentially the same way: /riˈɔˌkjupaɪ/ in the US and /riˈɔːˌkjuːpaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-AW-kyoo-py.
What does reoccupy mean?
- To occupy again.“The enemy soldiers, through force of numbers, were able to reoccupy the garrison.”
- To occupy (oneself) again.
Where does reoccupy come from?
From re- + occupy.
Questions about saying reoccupy
How do you pronounce reoccupy?
Say ree-AW-kyoo-py. The American pronunciation is /riˈɔˌkjupaɪ/. In British English it is /riˈɔːˌkjuːpaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reoccupy?
Reoccupy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AW). Broken into parts: ree · AW · kyoo · py.
Do Americans and Brits say reoccupy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈɔˌkjupaɪ/ and the British form is /riˈɔːˌkjuːpaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.