How to pronounce equivoque
Say it like EK-wih-vohk. Equivoque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- wih
- vohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equivoque 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.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vohkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of equivoque
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EK-wih-vohk.
What does equivoque mean?
- A play on words, a pun.
- Ambiguity or double meaning.
Where does equivoque come from?
From Late Latin aequivocus (“ambiguous, equivocal”), from Latin aequus (“equal”) + vocō (“call”).
Questions about saying equivoque
How do you pronounce equivoque?
Say EK-wih-vohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkwɪvoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈɛkwɪvəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equivoque?
Equivoque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · wih · vohk.
Is equivoque pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛkwɪvəʊk/ (EK-wih-vohk).