How to pronounce unoccupied
Say it like uh-NOK-yuh-pyde. Unoccupied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK).
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- uh
- NOK
- yuh
- pyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unoccupied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOKSay 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.
- pydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unoccupied
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-NOK-yuh-pyde.
What does unoccupied mean?
- Not inhabited, especially by a tenant
- Not being used; vacant or free
- Not employed on a task; idle
Where does unoccupied come from?
From Middle English unoccupied; equivalent to un- + occupied.
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Questions about saying unoccupied
How do you pronounce unoccupied?
Say uh-NOK-yuh-pyde. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɑkjəˌpaɪd/. In British English it is /əˈnɒkjəˌpaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unoccupied?
Unoccupied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK). Broken into parts: uh · NOK · yuh · pyde.
Is unoccupied 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 /əˈnɒkjəˌpaɪd/ (uh-NOK-yuh-pyde).