How to pronounce equals
Say it like EE-kwulz. Equals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈikwəlz/EE-kwulz
UK British/ˈiːkwəlz/EE-kwulz
- EE
- kwulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equals 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.
- kwulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equals
American and British speakers say equals in essentially the same way: /ˈikwəlz/ in the US and /ˈiːkwəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-kwulz.
What does equals mean?
noun
- plural of equal How to pronounce equal
- The symbol =
- third-person singular simple present indicative of equal How to pronounce equal
Questions about saying equals
How do you pronounce equals?
Say EE-kwulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈikwəlz/. In British English it is /ˈiːkwəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equals?
Equals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · kwulz.
Do Americans and Brits say equals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈikwəlz/ and the British form is /ˈiːkwəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.