How to pronounce equalizing
Say it like EE-kwuh-ly-zing. Equalizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- kwuh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equalizing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of equalizing
American and British speakers say equalizing in essentially the same way: /ˈikwəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-kwuh-ly-zing.
What does equalizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of equalize How to pronounce equalize
- Serving to balance the score; capable of making both sides equal or evenly matched.
Questions about saying equalizing
How do you pronounce equalizing?
Say EE-kwuh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈikwəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equalizing?
Equalizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · kwuh · ly · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say equalizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈikwəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.