How to pronounce equalizer
Say it like EE-kwuh-ly-zer. Equalizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- kwuh
- ly
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equalizer 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equalizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EE-kwuh-ly-zuh.
What does equalizer mean?
- One who makes equal; a balancer.“Death is the great equalizer.”
- A device that balances various quantities.
- A goal, run, point, etc. that equalizes the score.
Where does equalizer come from?
From equalize + -er (nominal suffix: agent noun).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- equaliser
Questions about saying equalizer
How do you pronounce equalizer?
Say EE-kwuh-ly-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈikwəˌlaɪzər/. In British English it is /ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equalizer?
Equalizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · kwuh · ly · zer.
Is equalizer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzə/ (EE-kwuh-ly-zuh).