How to Pronounce Occasionally

To pronounce "occasionally", say OCC-as-ion-ally — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈkeɪʒnəli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/əˈkeɪʒnəli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “occasionally”

"occasionally" has 4 syllables: occ-as-ion-ally.

What does occasionally mean?

adverb

  1. On the occasion of something else happening; incidentally, by the way.
  2. From time to time; sometimes; at relatively infrequent intervals.

Synonyms

at timesnow and thenon occasionsometimesonce in a while

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Related words

incidentallyrarelyseldominfrequently

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "occasionally"?▾

"Occasionally" has 4 syllables: occ · as · ion · ally.

What is the IPA transcription of "occasionally"?▾

The IPA transcription of "occasionally" is /əˈkeɪʒnəli/.

What does "occasionally" mean?▾

Occasionally: On the occasion of something else happening; incidentally, by the way.

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