How to pronounce equipollent
Say it like ek-wih-POL-unt. Equipollent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL).
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- ek
- wih
- POL
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equipollent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equipollent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-wih-POL-unt.
What does equipollent mean?
- having equal power or force
- able to be deduced from the other
- equivalent
- An equivalent.
Where does equipollent come from?
From French équipollent, from Latin aequipollēns.
Questions about saying equipollent
How do you pronounce equipollent?
Say ek-wih-POL-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkwɪˈpɑlənt/. In British English it is /ˌɛkwɪˈpɒlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equipollent?
Equipollent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL). Broken into parts: ek · wih · POL · unt.
Is equipollent 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 /ˌɛkwɪˈpɒlənt/ (ek-wih-POL-unt).