How to pronounce equilibrial
Say it like ek-wih-LIB-ree-ul. Equilibrial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIB).
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- ek
- wih
- LIB
- ree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equilibrial 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.
- 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equilibrial
American and British speakers say equilibrial in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriəl/ in the US and /ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-wih-LIB-ree-ul.
What does equilibrial mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or being in equilibrium
Questions about saying equilibrial
How do you pronounce equilibrial?
Say ek-wih-LIB-ree-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equilibrial?
Equilibrial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIB). Broken into parts: ek · wih · LIB · ree · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say equilibrial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriəl/ and the British form is /ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.