How to pronounce equators
Say it like ih-KWAY-terz. Equators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAY).
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- ih
- KWAY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of equators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-KWAY-tuz.
What does equators mean?
- plural of equator How to pronounce equator
Questions about saying equators
How do you pronounce equators?
Say ih-KWAY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkweɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ɪˈkweɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equators?
Equators has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAY). Broken into parts: ih · KWAY · terz.
Is equators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈkweɪtəz/ (ih-KWAY-tuz).