How to Pronounce "preoccupation"
word
pɹiˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən
pree-ahk-yuh-PAY-shuhn
pɹɪˌɒkjʊpˈeɪʃən
pri-ok-yuh-PAY-shuhn
Definition
A state of being very focused on or worried about something, often so much that it distracts you from other things.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən
British English
pɹɪˌɒkjʊpˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-ahk-yuh-PAY-shuhn
UK
pri-ok-yuh-PAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Her preoccupation with exams kept her awake at night.
Work has been his main preoccupation lately.
His preoccupation with his phone annoyed his friends.
"Sorry, I missed what you said. My preoccupation with the deadline distracted me," he admitted.