How to pronounce equally
Say it like EE-kwuh-lee. Equally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- kwuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equally 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of equally
American and British speakers say equally in essentially the same way: /ˈikwəli/ in the US and /ˈiːkwəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-kwuh-lee.
What does equally mean?
- to the same degree (often followed by as)“they were equally beautiful”“birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly”
- in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way“a class evenly divided between girls and boys”“they split their winnings equally”
Where does equally come from?
From equal + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying equally
How do you pronounce equally?
Say EE-kwuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈikwəli/. In British English it is /ˈiːkwəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equally?
Equally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · kwuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say equally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈikwəli/ and the British form is /ˈiːkwəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.