How to pronounce equalize
Say it like EE-kwuh-lyze. Equalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
- EE
- kwuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of equalize
American and British speakers say equalize in essentially the same way: /ˈikwəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-kwuh-lyze.
What does equalize mean?
- To make equal; to cause to correspond in amount or degree.“to equalize accounts, burdens, or taxes”
- To make the scoreline equal by scoring points.
- To clear the ears to balance the pressure in the middle ear with the outside pressure by letting air enter along the Eustachian tubes.
Where does equalize come from?
From equal + -ize.
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Questions about saying equalize
How do you pronounce equalize?
Say EE-kwuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈikwəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equalize?
Equalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · kwuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say equalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈikwəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.