How to Pronounce Occupies

To pronounce "occupies", say OCC-up-ies — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

OCC-up-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “occupies”

"occupies" has 3 syllables: occ-up-ies. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does occupies mean?

verb

  1. (of time) To take or use.
  2. To take or use space.

Synonyms

coitizego to bed withsleep withbusyemploy

Words that rhyme with occupies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

addressesassumesattendscoversdealsearnsemploysenjoys

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "occupies"?▾

"Occupies" has 3 syllables: occ · up · ies.

What does "occupies" mean?▾

Occupies: (of time) To take or use.

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