How to Pronounce "occupying"
word
ˈɑkjəˌpaɪɪŋ
AHK-yuh-PY-ing
ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪɪŋ
OK-yu-PY-ing
Definition
Doing the action of being in or filling a space; can also mean taking control, especially of land or buildings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑkjəˌpaɪɪŋ
British English
ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHK-yuh-PY-ing
UK
OK-yu-PY-ing
Listen in Context
The students are occupying the classroom.
The army is occupying the town.
She is occupying the only seat in the room.
People have been occupying the park for days to protest the new law.