How to pronounce equinoctial
Say it like ee-kwuh-NOK-shul. Equinoctial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOK).
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- ee
- kwuh
- NOK
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equinoctial 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.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equinoctial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-wih-NOK-shul.
What does equinoctial mean?
- Of or relating to the spring or autumnal equinox.
- Of or relating to the celestial equator.
- Equatorial: of or relating to the equator of the Earth.
- The great circle midway between the celestial poles; the celestial equator.
- The terrestrial equator.
- An equinoctial gale.
Where does equinoctial come from?
Inherited from Middle English equinoctial, equinoccial, equinoxial, from Old French equinoxial, from Latin (circulus) aequinoctiālis, from aequinoctium + -alis.
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Questions about saying equinoctial
How do you pronounce equinoctial?
Say ee-kwuh-NOK-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌikwəˈnɑkʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛkwɪˈnɒkʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equinoctial?
Equinoctial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOK). Broken into parts: ee · kwuh · NOK · shul.
Is equinoctial 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 /ˌɛkwɪˈnɒkʃəl/ (ek-wih-NOK-shul).