How to pronounce equivocating
Say it like ih-KWIV-uh-kay-ting. Equivocating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIV).
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- ih
- KWIV
- uh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equivocating 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.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of equivocating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-KWIV-uh-kay-ting.
What does equivocating mean?
- present participle and gerund of equivocate How to pronounce equivocate
Questions about saying equivocating
How do you pronounce equivocating?
Say ih-KWIV-uh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equivocating?
Equivocating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIV). Broken into parts: ih · KWIV · uh · kay · ting.
Is equivocating 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 /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (ih-KWIV-uh-kay-ting).