How to pronounce equid
Say it like EK-wid. Equid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- wid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- widKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of equid
American and British speakers say equid in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkwɪd/ in the US and /ˈɛkwɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-wid.
What does equid mean?
- Any animal of the taxonomic family Equidae, including any equine (horse, zebra, ass, mule, etc.).
- Of or relating to the taxonomic family Equidae, including any equine (horse, zebra, ass, mule, etc.).
Where does equid come from?
An appellativization from Equid(ae) minus -ae (a pattern that recurs with many -idae names), or, by surface analysis, Latin equ(us) (“horse”) + -id.
Questions about saying equid
How do you pronounce equid?
Say EK-wid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkwɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛkwɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equid?
Equid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · wid.
Do Americans and Brits say equid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkwɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɛkwɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.