How to pronounce equipped
Say it like ih-KWIPT. Equipped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIPT).
- ih
- KWIPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equipped 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.
- KWIPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of equipped
American and British speakers say equipped in essentially the same way: /ɪˈkwɪpt/ in the US and /ɪˈkwɪpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KWIPT.
What does equipped mean?
- Having the equipment, resources, and skills one needs; prepared.
- simple past and past participle of equip How to pronounce equip
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- equipt
- furnished
- fitted out
- weaponed
Opposite meaning
- unequipped
Words that rhyme with equipped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of equipped.
Questions about saying equipped
How do you pronounce equipped?
Say ih-KWIPT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkwɪpt/. In British English it is /ɪˈkwɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equipped?
Equipped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIPT). Broken into parts: ih · KWIPT.
Do Americans and Brits say equipped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈkwɪpt/ and the British form is /ɪˈkwɪpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.