How to pronounce equalitarian
Say it like ih-KWAH-lih-ter-ee-un. Equalitarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAH).
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- ih
- KWAH
- lih
- ter
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equalitarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equalitarian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-KWOL-ih-TAIR-ree-un.
What does equalitarian mean?
- Characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people.
- A person who accepts or promotes the view of equalitarianism.
Where does equalitarian come from?
Coined around 1800 from equality + -arian.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying equalitarian
How do you pronounce equalitarian?
Say ih-KWAH-lih-ter-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkwɑlɪˌtɛriən/. In British English it is /ɪˈkwɒlɪˈtɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equalitarian?
Equalitarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAH). Broken into parts: ih · KWAH · lih · ter · ee · un.
Is equalitarian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪˈkwɒlɪˈtɛəriən/ (ih-KWOL-ih-TAIR-ree-un).