How to pronounce equidiurnal
Say it like ek-wih-dy-UR-nul. Equidiurnal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (UR).
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- ek
- wih
- dy
- UR
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equidiurnal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equidiurnal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-wih-dy-UR-nul.
What does equidiurnal mean?
- Pertaining to the time of equal day and night; applied to the equinoctial line.
Where does equidiurnal come from?
From equi- + diurnal.
Words that rhyme with equidiurnal
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Questions about saying equidiurnal
How do you pronounce equidiurnal?
Say ek-wih-dy-UR-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkwɪdaɪˈɝnəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛkwɪdaɪˈɜːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equidiurnal?
Equidiurnal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (UR). Broken into parts: ek · wih · dy · UR · nul.
Is equidiurnal 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 /ˌɛkwɪdaɪˈɜːnəl/ (ek-wih-dy-UR-nul).