How to pronounce equison
Say it like eh-KWY-zun. Equison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY).
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- eh
- KWY
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equison pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equison
American and British speakers say equison in essentially the same way: /ɛˈkwaɪzən/ in the US and /ɛˈkwaɪzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-KWY-zun.
What does equison mean?
- An equisonant note.
Where does equison come from?
Borrowed from Latin aequisonus, from aequus (“equal”) in combination with sonus (“sounding”).
Words that rhyme with equison
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of equison.
Questions about saying equison
How do you pronounce equison?
Say eh-KWY-zun. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈkwaɪzən/. In British English it is /ɛˈkwaɪzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equison?
Equison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: eh · KWY · zun.
Do Americans and Brits say equison the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈkwaɪzən/ and the British form is /ɛˈkwaɪzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.