How to Pronounce Equinox

To pronounce "equinox", say EQ-uin-ox — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈiːkwɪˌnɒks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈiːkwɪˌnɒks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “equinox”

"equinox" has 3 syllables: eq-uin-ox. It rhymes with paradox and faux, if that helps it stick.

What does equinox mean?

noun

  1. The intersection of the apparent path of the sun in the sky (the ecliptic) with the celestial equator.
  2. One of the two days on which this intersection occurs each year: (for the Northern hemisphere) March 20 or 21 in the spring and September 22 or 23 in the autumn.

Words that rhyme with equinox

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalkslox

Related words

autumnalvernalequinoxe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "equinox"?▾

"Equinox" has 3 syllables: eq · uin · ox.

What is the IPA transcription of "equinox"?▾

The IPA transcription of "equinox" is /ˈiːkwɪˌnɒks/.

What does "equinox" mean?▾

Equinox: The intersection of the apparent path of the sun in the sky (the ecliptic) with the celestial equator.

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