How to pronounce Occasion in English

Occasion is pronounced ə-KAY-zhən (IPA /əˈkeɪʒən/). Three syllables — 'uh-KAY-zhun' with 'zh' replacing 'si'.

IPA: /əˈkeɪʒən/

Syllables: ə · KAY · zhən

Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'oh-KAY-see-un' as four syllables.

Tip: Three syllables — 'uh-KAY-zhun' with 'zh' replacing 'si'.

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