How do you pronounce "occupies"?

In American English: /ˈɑːkjəˌpaɪz/ (AHKY-uh-peyez). In British English: /ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪz/ (OKY-uup-eyez). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːkjəˌpaɪz/ (AHKY-uh-peyez). In Australian English: /ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪz/ (OKY-uup-eyez).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːkjəˌpaɪz/ (AHKY-uh-peyez), while in British English it's /ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪz/ (OKY-uup-eyez).

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/ˈɑːkjəˌpaɪz/

AHKY-uh-peyez

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːkjoc·əcu·paɪzpies

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