How to Pronounce Equilibrium

To pronounce "equilibrium", say EQ-uil-ibr-ium — 4 syllables, IPA /iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “equilibrium”

"equilibrium" has 4 syllables: eq-uil-ibr-ium. It rhymes with disequilibrium, if that helps it stick.

What does equilibrium mean?

noun

  1. The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.
  2. Mental balance.

Synonyms

balancestabilitysanity

Antonyms

disequilibriumimbalanceinstabilitynon-equilibriuminsanity

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Words that rhyme with equilibrium

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disequilibrium

Related words

balanceequipoisecounterbalanceequilibrationbalanced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "equilibrium"?▾

"Equilibrium" has 4 syllables: eq · uil · ibr · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "equilibrium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "equilibrium" is /iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/.

What does "equilibrium" mean?▾

Equilibrium: The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.

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