How to pronounce equations
Say it like ih-KWAY-zhunz. Equations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAY).
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- ih
- KWAY
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equations 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.
- KWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equations
American and British speakers say equations in essentially the same way: /ɪˈkweɪʒənz/ in the US and /ɪˈkweɪʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KWAY-zhunz.
What does equations mean?
- plural of equation How to pronounce equation
Questions about saying equations
How do you pronounce equations?
Say ih-KWAY-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkweɪʒənz/. In British English it is /ɪˈkweɪʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equations?
Equations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAY). Broken into parts: ih · KWAY · zhunz.
Do Americans and Brits say equations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈkweɪʒənz/ and the British form is /ɪˈkweɪʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.