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'.