How to pronounce equanimity
Say it like ee-kwuh-NIM-ih-tee. Equanimity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM).
- ee
- kwuh
- NIM
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equanimity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of equanimity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-wuh-NIM-ih-tee.
What does equanimity mean?
- The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.
Where does equanimity come from?
From French équanimité, from Latin aequanimitās (“calmness, equanimity”), from aequus (“even; calm; fair”) + animus (“mind, soul”) + -itās.
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Words that rhyme with equanimity
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Questions about saying equanimity
How do you pronounce equanimity?
Say ee-kwuh-NIM-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌikwəˈnɪmɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equanimity?
Equanimity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM). Broken into parts: ee · kwuh · NIM · ih · tee.
Is equanimity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/ (ek-wuh-NIM-ih-tee).