How to Pronounce Equal

To pronounce "equal", say EQ-ual — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈiːkwəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈiːkwəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “equal”

"equal" has 2 syllables: eq-ual. It rhymes with sequel and coequal, if that helps it stick.

What does equal mean?

noun

  1. A person or thing of equal status to others.

    “This beer has no equal.”

  2. State of being equal; equality.

verb

  1. To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.

    “Two plus two equals four.”

  2. To make equivalent to; to cause to match.

    “David equaled the water levels of the bottles, so they now both contain exactly 1 liter.”

adjective

  1. The same in all respects.

    “All men are created equal.”

  2. Exactly identical, having the same value.

    “All right angles are equal.”

Synonyms

peerentailimplyleadmeanresult inspellbeisequivalent

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Words that rhyme with equal

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sequelcoequalunequalsequal

Related words

equivalentsamecoequalcompeercoordinateequalizeevenbe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "equal"?▾

"Equal" has 2 syllables: eq · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "equal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "equal" is /ˈiːkwəl/.

What does "equal" mean?▾

Equal: A person or thing of equal status to others.

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