How to pronounce equanimous
Say it like ih-KWAN-ih-mus. Equanimous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce equanimous. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ih
- KWAN
- ih
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equanimous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equanimous
American and British speakers say equanimous in essentially the same way: /ɪˈkwænɪməs/ in the US and /ɪˈkwænɪməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KWAN-ih-mus.
What does equanimous mean?
- Calm and composed; of stable disposition.
Where does equanimous come from?
From Latin aequ(us) (“calm”) + animus (“mind”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with equanimous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of equanimous.
Questions about saying equanimous
How do you pronounce equanimous?
Say ih-KWAN-ih-mus. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkwænɪməs/. In British English it is /ɪˈkwænɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equanimous?
Equanimous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAN). Broken into parts: ih · KWAN · ih · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say equanimous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈkwænɪməs/ and the British form is /ɪˈkwænɪməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.