How to pronounce equipment
Say it like ih-KWIP-munt. Equipment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIP).
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- ih
- KWIP
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equipment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equipment
American and British speakers say equipment in essentially the same way: /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ in the US and /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KWIP-munt.
What does equipment mean?
- an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
Where does equipment come from?
From equip + -ment, or from French équipement.
Words that rhyme with equipment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of equipment.
Questions about saying equipment
How do you pronounce equipment?
Say ih-KWIP-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equipment?
Equipment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIP). Broken into parts: ih · KWIP · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say equipment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ and the British form is /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.