How to pronounce equipollence
Say it like ek-wih-POL-uns. Equipollence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL).
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- ek
- wih
- POL
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equipollence 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.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equipollence
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-wih-POL-uns.
What does equipollence mean?
- The condition of being equipollent; equality of power, force, signification, or application.
- Sameness of signification of two or more propositions which differ in language.
Questions about saying equipollence
How do you pronounce equipollence?
Say ek-wih-POL-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkwɪˈpɑləns/. In British English it is /ˌɛkwɪˈpɒləns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equipollence?
Equipollence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL). Broken into parts: ek · wih · POL · uns.
Is equipollence 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 /ˌɛkwɪˈpɒləns/ (ek-wih-POL-uns).