How to pronounce equivalency
Say it like ih-KWIV-uh-lun-see. Equivalency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIV).
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- ih
- KWIV
- uh
- lun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equivalency 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.
- KWIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of equivalency
American and British speakers say equivalency in essentially the same way: /ɪˈkwɪvələnsi/ in the US and /ɪˈkwɪvələnsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KWIV-uh-lun-see.
What does equivalency mean?
- An equivalent thing.
- equivalence
Where does equivalency come from?
From Latin aequivalentia.
Questions about saying equivalency
How do you pronounce equivalency?
Say ih-KWIV-uh-lun-see. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkwɪvələnsi/. In British English it is /ɪˈkwɪvələnsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equivalency?
Equivalency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIV). Broken into parts: ih · KWIV · uh · lun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say equivalency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈkwɪvələnsi/ and the British form is /ɪˈkwɪvələnsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.