How to Pronounce “occupation

word

/ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/
ahk-yuh-PAY-shuhn
/ˌɒkjʊpˈeɪʃən/
ok-yuu-PAY-shuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/

British English

/ˌɒkjʊpˈeɪʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ahk-yuh-PAY-shuhn

UK

ok-yuu-PAY-shuhn

Listen in Context

My father's occupation is teaching.

Please write your occupation on the form.

The army ended the enemy's occupation of the city.

She's looking for a new occupation after moving to the city.