How to pronounce equestrian
Say it like ih-KWES-tree-un. Equestrian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES).
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- ih
- KWES
- tree
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equestrian 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.
- KWESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equestrian
American and British speakers say equestrian in essentially the same way: /ɪˈkwɛstriən/ in the US and /ɪˈkwɛstriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KWES-tree-un.
What does equestrian mean?
- One who rides a horse.
- Of horseback riding or horseback riders.“They were an equestrian people.”
Where does equestrian come from?
Ultimately from Latin equester (“of or pertaining to equestrians/cavalry”) + -ianus (“-ian, related to”, adjective marker), from equus (“horse”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with equestrian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of equestrian.
Questions about saying equestrian
How do you pronounce equestrian?
Say ih-KWES-tree-un. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkwɛstriən/. In British English it is /ɪˈkwɛstriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equestrian?
Equestrian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWES). Broken into parts: ih · KWES · tree · un.
Do Americans and Brits say equestrian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈkwɛstriən/ and the British form is /ɪˈkwɛstriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.