How to pronounce equality
Say it like ih-KWAH-luh-tee. Equality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAH).
- ih
- KWAH
- luh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equality 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of equality
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-KWOL-ih-tee.
What does equality mean?
- The fact of being equal.
- The fact of being equal, of having the same value.
- The equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences.
Where does equality come from?
Borrowed from Middle French equalité (modern French égalité), from Latin aequālitās, aequālitātem.
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Words that rhyme with equality
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Questions about saying equality
How do you pronounce equality?
Say ih-KWAH-luh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkwɑləti/. In British English it is /ɪˈkwɒlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equality?
Equality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAH). Broken into parts: ih · KWAH · luh · tee.
Is equality 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 /ɪˈkwɒlɪti/ (ih-KWOL-ih-tee).