To pronounce "preoccupation", say PREOCC-up-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"preoccupation" has 4 syllables: preocc-up-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Preoccupation" has 4 syllables: preocc · up · at · ion.
Preoccupation: The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.
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