How to Pronounce “occasion

word

/əˈkeɪʒən/
uh-KAY-zhuhn
/əkˈeɪʒən/
uh-KAY-zhuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈkeɪʒən/

British English

/əkˈeɪʒən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-KAY-zhuhn

UK

uh-KAY-zhuhn

Listen in Context

We wear nice clothes for a special occasion.

On one occasion, I forgot my keys at work.

This is a happy occasion for our family.

I only wear a suit on formal occasions.