How to Pronounce "occupancy"
word
ˈɑkjəpənsi
AHK-yuh-puhn-see
ˈɒkjʊpənsi
OK-yuh-puhn-see
Definition
The state of somebody or something being in and using a space, such as a room, building, or piece of land. Often refers to the number or percentage of people using a place at a given time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑkjəpənsi
British English
ˈɒkjʊpənsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHK-yuh-puhn-see
UK
OK-yuh-puhn-see
Listen in Context
The occupancy of the hotel was very high during the holidays.
The maximum occupancy for this room is four people.
Office occupancy has dropped since more people work from home.
They check the occupancy rate every week to see how business is going.