How to pronounce equipage
Say it like EK-wih-pij. Equipage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- wih
- pij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equipage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of equipage
American and British speakers say equipage in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-wih-pij.
What does equipage mean?
- Equipment or supplies, especially military ones.
- A type of horse-drawn carriage.
- The carriage together with attendants; a retinue.
Where does equipage come from?
From Middle French equippage, from equipper.
Questions about saying equipage
How do you pronounce equipage?
Say EK-wih-pij. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equipage?
Equipage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · wih · pij.
Do Americans and Brits say equipage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.