How to Pronounce Occasion

To pronounce "occasion", say occ-AS-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkeɪʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈkeɪʒən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/əkˈeɪʒən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “occasion”

Break "occasion" into 3 beats and lean on "AS" — that's the stressed one.

What does occasion mean?

noun

  1. A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. The time when something happens.

verb

  1. To cause; to produce; to induce

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "occasion"?▾

To pronounce "occasion", say occ-AS-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkeɪʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "occasion"?▾

"Occasion" has 3 syllables: occ · as · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "occasion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "occasion" is /əˈkeɪʒən/.

What does "occasion" mean?▾

Occasion: A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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