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.