How to Pronounce "preoccupied"
word
/pɹiˈɑkjəˌpaɪd/
pree-AH-kyuh-pyd
/pɹɪˈɒkjʊpˌaɪd/
pree-O-kyuu-pyd
Definition
Thinking so much about something that you do not notice what is happening around you or cannot focus on other things.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹiˈɑkjəˌpaɪd/
British English
/pɹɪˈɒkjʊpˌaɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-AH-kyuh-pyd
UK
pree-O-kyuu-pyd
Listen in Context
He seemed preoccupied during the meeting.
She was too preoccupied to notice the phone ringing.
Why are you so preoccupied today?
I tried talking to her, but she was completely preoccupied with her thoughts.