How to Pronounce "on occasion"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /əˈkeɪʒən
on uh-KAY-zhuhn
ˈɒn/ /əkˈeɪʒən
on uh-KAY-zhuhn
Definition
Used to say that something happens sometimes, but not regularly; it means 'occasionally' or 'from time to time'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /əˈkeɪʒən
British English
ˈɒn/ /əkˈeɪʒən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
on uh-KAY-zhuhn
UK
on uh-KAY-zhuhn
Listen in Context
I eat dessert on occasion.
We go to the movies on occasion.
She calls her grandmother on occasion.
On occasion, I'll splurge and buy something expensive for myself.