How to Pronounce "occupy by"
expression
ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/ /ˈbaɪ
AHK-yuh-py BY
ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪ/ /bˈaɪ
OK-yup-eye BY
Definition
'Occupy by' means that a space, position, or role is filled or taken over by someone or something, showing who or what is using or controlling it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪ/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHK-yuh-py BY
UK
OK-yup-eye BY
Listen in Context
This seat is occupied by my friend.
The house was occupied by a large family.
All the rooms are occupied by guests.
The city was occupied by foreign forces during the war.