How to pronounce equity
Say it like EK-wuh-tee. Equity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛkwəti/EK-wuh-tee
UK British/ˈɛkwɪti/EK-wih-tee
- EK
- wuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of equity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EK-wih-tee.
What does equity mean?
noun
- the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
- the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation
- conformity with rules or standards“the judge recognized the fairness of my claim”
Where does equity come from?
From Middle English equitee, equytee, from Old French equité, from Latin aequitās (“uniformity; impartiality; fairness”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying equity
How do you pronounce equity?
Say EK-wuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkwəti/. In British English it is /ˈɛkwɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equity?
Equity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · wuh · tee.
Is equity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɛkwɪti/ (EK-wih-tee).