How to pronounce equivalents
Say it like ih-KWIV-uh-lunts. Equivalents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIV).
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- ih
- KWIV
- uh
- lunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equivalents 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.
- luntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equivalents
American and British speakers say equivalents in essentially the same way: /ɪˈkwɪvələnts/ in the US and /ɪˈkwɪvələnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KWIV-uh-lunts.
What does equivalents mean?
- plural of equivalent How to pronounce equivalent
Questions about saying equivalents
How do you pronounce equivalents?
Say ih-KWIV-uh-lunts. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkwɪvələnts/. In British English it is /ɪˈkwɪvələnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equivalents?
Equivalents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIV). Broken into parts: ih · KWIV · uh · lunts.
Do Americans and Brits say equivalents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈkwɪvələnts/ and the British form is /ɪˈkwɪvələnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.