How to pronounce equate
Say it like ih-KWAYT. Equate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYT).
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- ih
- KWAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equate 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.
- KWAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of equate
American and British speakers say equate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈkweɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈkweɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KWAYT.
What does equate mean?
- To consider equal or equivalent (to or with).
- To set as equal.
- A statement in assembly language that defines a symbol having a particular value.
Where does equate come from?
From Middle English equaten, from Latin aequātus, perfect passive participle of aequō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Words that rhyme with equate
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Questions about saying equate
How do you pronounce equate?
Say ih-KWAYT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkweɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈkweɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equate?
Equate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYT). Broken into parts: ih · KWAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say equate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈkweɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈkweɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.