How to pronounce equinoctes
Say it like ek-wuh-NOK-teez. Equinoctes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOK).
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- ek
- wuh
- NOK
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equinoctes 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.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of equinoctes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-wih-NOK-teez.
What does equinoctes mean?
- plural of equinox How to pronounce equinox
Where does equinoctes come from?
This would be the plural of equinox if it were a Latin word; the accusative, nominative, or vocative plural of Latin nox (“night”) is noctēs.
Questions about saying equinoctes
How do you pronounce equinoctes?
Say ek-wuh-NOK-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkwəˈnɑktiz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkwɪˈnɒktiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equinoctes?
Equinoctes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOK). Broken into parts: ek · wuh · NOK · teez.
Is equinoctes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɛkwɪˈnɒktiːz/ (ek-wih-NOK-teez).