How to pronounce equable
Say it like EK-wuh-bul. Equable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- wuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equable
American and British speakers say equable in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkwəbəl/ in the US and /ˈɛkwəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-wuh-bul.
What does equable mean?
- Unvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.
- Free from extremes of heat or cold.
- Not easily disturbed; tranquil.
Where does equable come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin aequābilis, from aequō (“make level”), from aequus (“even, level”).
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Questions about saying equable
How do you pronounce equable?
Say EK-wuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkwəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɛkwəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equable?
Equable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · wuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say equable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkwəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈɛkwəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.