How to pronounce equiaxial
Say it like ee-kwee-AK-see-ul. Equiaxial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK).
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- ee
- kwee
- AK
- see
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equiaxial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kweeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equiaxial
American and British speakers say equiaxial in essentially the same way: /ˌikwiˈæksiəl/ in the US and /ˌiːkwiˈæksiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-kwee-AK-see-ul.
What does equiaxial mean?
- Having equal-length axes.
Where does equiaxial come from?
From equi- + axial.
Questions about saying equiaxial
How do you pronounce equiaxial?
Say ee-kwee-AK-see-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌikwiˈæksiəl/. In British English it is /ˌiːkwiˈæksiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equiaxial?
Equiaxial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK). Broken into parts: ee · kwee · AK · see · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say equiaxial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌikwiˈæksiəl/ and the British form is /ˌiːkwiˈæksiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.