How to Pronounce "occupations"
word
ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃənz
ahk-yuh-PAY-shunz
ˌɒkjʊpˈeɪʃənz
ok-yuh-PAY-shunz
Definition
Jobs or types of work that people do; someone's profession or regular employment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃənz
British English
ˌɒkjʊpˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ahk-yuh-PAY-shunz
UK
ok-yuh-PAY-shunz
Listen in Context
There are many different occupations in the world.
Doctors and teachers have important occupations.
He is learning about different occupations at school.
Some occupations require years of training, while others can be started right away.