How to pronounce equilibrate
Say it like ee-kwih-LIB-rayt. Equilibrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIB).
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- ee
- kwih
- LIB
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equilibrate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of equilibrate
American and British speakers say equilibrate in essentially the same way: /ikwɪˈlɪbreɪt/ in the US and /ikwɪˈlɪbreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-kwih-LIB-rayt.
What does equilibrate mean?
- To balance, or bring into equilibrium.
- To balance, to be in a state of equilibrium.
Where does equilibrate come from?
From the participle stem of Late Latin *aequilībrō.
Questions about saying equilibrate
How do you pronounce equilibrate?
Say ee-kwih-LIB-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ikwɪˈlɪbreɪt/. In British English it is /ikwɪˈlɪbreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equilibrate?
Equilibrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIB). Broken into parts: ee · kwih · LIB · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say equilibrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ikwɪˈlɪbreɪt/ and the British form is /ikwɪˈlɪbreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.