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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable oc
  • 6 letters
Syllables
oc-cu-py: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: OC-cu-py. Lighter (secondary) stress on py.
Pronunciation
/ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as oc-cupy.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide occupy into syllables?

occupy divides as oc-cu-py. oc-cu-py: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in occupy?

Occupy has 3 syllables (oc-cu-py).

Which syllable is stressed in occupy?

The stressed syllable in occupy is oc. The 1st syllable is stressed: OC-cu-py. Lighter (secondary) stress on py.

How do you pronounce occupy?

/ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/ in American English.