American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'occupation' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "occupation" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "occupation"

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Simple pronunciation
ah-kyuh-pay-shn
IPA transcription
/ˌɑ.kjəˈpʰeɪ.ʃn̩/
Word frequency
3,897th

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What does "occupation" mean?

  1. the job or activity that someone does for a long time every day

Examples of "occupation" in a sentence

  • Her occupation is a nurse.
  • He enjoys his occupation as a chef.
  • The occupation requires long hours and hard work.

How common is "occupation"?

Occupation is the 3,897th most common word in English.

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