How to pronounce equilibria
Say it like ee-kwuh-LIB-ree-uh. Equilibria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIB).
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- ee
- kwuh
- LIB
- ree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equilibria 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.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equilibria
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: eh-kwih-LIB-reer.
What does equilibria mean?
- plural of equilibrium How to pronounce equilibrium
Questions about saying equilibria
How do you pronounce equilibria?
Say ee-kwuh-LIB-ree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌikwəˈlɪbriə/. In British English it is /ɛkwɪˈlɪbrɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equilibria?
Equilibria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIB). Broken into parts: ee · kwuh · LIB · ree · uh.
Is equilibria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɛkwɪˈlɪbrɪə/ (eh-kwih-LIB-reer).