Learn the American English pronunciation of "occupation" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "occupation"
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Simple pronunciation
ah-kyuh-pay-shn
IPA transcription
/ˌɑ.kjəˈpʰeɪ.ʃn̩/
Word frequency
4,914th
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What does "occupation" mean?
the job or activity that someone does for a long time every day
Examples of "occupation" in a sentence
Her occupation is a nurse.
He enjoys his occupation as a chef.
The occupation requires long hours and hard work.
How common is "occupation"?
Occupation is the 4,914th most common word in English.
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