How to pronounce equipping
Say it like ih-KWIP-ing. Equipping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIP).
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- ih
- KWIP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equipping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of equipping
American and British speakers say equipping in essentially the same way: /ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KWIP-ing.
What does equipping mean?
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Words that rhyme with equipping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of equipping.
Questions about saying equipping
How do you pronounce equipping?
Say ih-KWIP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equipping?
Equipping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIP). Broken into parts: ih · KWIP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say equipping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.