How to pronounce inequity
Say it like ih-NEK-wih-tee. Inequity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- ih
- NEK
- wih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inequity 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.
- NEKSay 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inequity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-NEK-wih-tee.
What does inequity mean?
- A lack of equity (justice).“The intended purpose of antidiscrimination laws is to counteract and reduce inequity.”
- An unjust act; a disservice.“His action was clearly an inequity.”
Where does inequity come from?
From in- + equity. Piecewise doublet of iniquity.
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Questions about saying inequity
How do you pronounce inequity?
Say ih-NEK-wih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɛkwɪti/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɛkwɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inequity?
Inequity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: ih · NEK · wih · tee.
Is inequity 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 /ɪˈnɛkwɪti/ (ih-NEK-wih-tee).