American English

How to pronounce occasional

adjectiveB1Common word
uhKAYzhuhnl

/əˈkʰeɪ.ʒə.nl̩/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

happening sometimes, but not regularly or often

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Meanings & examples

adjective

happening sometimes, but not regularly or often

I have occasional back pain.

The town gets occasional snow in winter.

Common phrases & grammar

occasional visitor · occasional problem · occasional drinker · occasional use

an occasional + singular noun

occasional + plural noun

Useful expressions

on occasion

sometimes; from time to time

We eat out on occasion.

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