How to pronounce equates
Say it like ih-KWAYTS. Equates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYTS).
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- ih
- KWAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equates 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.
- KWAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of equates
American and British speakers say equates in essentially the same way: /ɪˈkweɪts/ in the US and /ɪˈkweɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KWAYTS.
What does equates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of equate How to pronounce equate
- plural of equate How to pronounce equate
Words that rhyme with equates
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of equates.
Questions about saying equates
How do you pronounce equates?
Say ih-KWAYTS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkweɪts/. In British English it is /ɪˈkweɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equates?
Equates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYTS). Broken into parts: ih · KWAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say equates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈkweɪts/ and the British form is /ɪˈkweɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.