How do you pronounce "occupational"?

In American English: /ɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənəl/ (ahky-uh-PAYSH-uhn-uhl). In British English: /ɒkjʊpˈeɪʃənəl/ (oky-uup-AYSH-uhn-uhl). In Canadian English: /ɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənəl/ (ahky-uh-PAYSH-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /ˌɒkjʊpˈeɪʃənəl/ (oky-uup-AYSH-uhn-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənəl/ (ahky-uh-PAYSH-uhn-uhl), while in British English it's /ɒkjʊpˈeɪʃənəl/ (oky-uup-AYSH-uhn-uhl).

How to Pronounce "occupational"

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/ɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənəl/

ahky-uh-PAYSH-uhn-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːkjoc·əcu·peɪʃpa·əntion·əlal

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