American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'occasion' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "occasion"

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Simple pronunciation
uh-kay-zhn
IPA transcription
/əˈkʰeɪ.ʒn̩/
Word frequency
2,911th

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What does "occasion" mean?

  1. a special event or time

Examples of "occasion" in a sentence

  • It's a special occasion, bring something memorable.
  • I'll wear my new dress for the occasion.
  • Sorry for laughing, it was just an occasion.

How common is "occasion"?

Occasion is the 2,911th most common word in English.

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