How to Pronounce Equate

To pronounce "equate", say EQ-uat-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈkweɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪˈkweɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “equate”

"equate" has 3 syllables: eq-uat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does equate mean?

noun

  1. A statement in assembly language that defines a symbol having a particular value.

verb

  1. To consider equal or equivalent.
  2. To set as equal.

Antonyms

differentiate

Words that rhyme with equate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

correspondlikencompareequivalentequalcoincideequalizeidentify

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "equate"?▾

"Equate" has 3 syllables: eq · uat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "equate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "equate" is /ɪˈkweɪt/.

What does "equate" mean?▾

Equate: A statement in assembly language that defines a symbol having a particular value.

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