How do you pronounce "occupant"?

In American English: /ˈɑːkjəpənt/ (AHKY-uhp-uhnt). In British English: /ˈɒkjʊpənt/ (OKY-uup-uhnt). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːkjəpənt/ (AHKY-uhp-uhnt). In Australian English: /ˈɒkjʊpənt/ (OKY-uup-uhnt).

Is "occupant" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːkjəpənt/ (AHKY-uhp-uhnt), while in British English it's /ˈɒkjʊpənt/ (OKY-uup-uhnt).

How to Pronounce "occupant"

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occupant

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/ˈɑːkjəpənt/

AHKY-uhp-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːkjoc·əpcu·əntpant

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