How to Pronounce Equator

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

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/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “equator”

"equator" has 3 syllables: eq-uat-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does equator mean?

noun

(often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.
A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.

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Words that rhyme with equator

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perpetrator collaborator operator fetor indicator arbitrator curator dictator activator innovator instigator mater

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "equator"?▾

"Equator" has 3 syllables: eq · uat · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "equator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "equator" is /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/.

What does "equator" mean?▾

Equator: (often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.

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