How do you pronounce "occupy"?

In American English: /ˈɑːkjəˌpaɪ/ (AHKY-uh-peye). In British English: /ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪ/ (OKY-uup-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːkjəˌpaɪ/ (AHKY-uh-peye). In Australian English: /ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪ/ (OKY-uup-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːkjəˌpaɪ/ (AHKY-uh-peye), while in British English it's /ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪ/ (OKY-uup-eye).

How to Pronounce "occupy"

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occupy

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/ˈɑːkjəˌpaɪ/

AHKY-uh-peye

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːkjoc·əcu·paɪpy

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