How to pronounce equipoise
Say it like EK-wih-poyz. Equipoise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce equipoise. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EK
- wih
- poyz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equipoise 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.
- poyzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of equipoise
American and British speakers say equipoise in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-wih-poyz.
What does equipoise mean?
- A state of balance; equilibrium.
- A counterbalance.
- To act or make to act as an equipoise.
- To cause to be or stay in equipoise.
Where does equipoise come from?
From equi- + poise.
Questions about saying equipoise
How do you pronounce equipoise?
Say EK-wih-poyz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equipoise?
Equipoise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · wih · poyz.
Do Americans and Brits say equipoise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.