How to Pronounce Equipment

To pronounce "equipment", say eq-UIPM-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪkwˈɪpmənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “equipment

Break "equipment" into 3 beats and lean on "UIPM" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with shipment, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with equipment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "equipment"?

"Equipment" has 3 syllables: eq · uipm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "equipment"?

The IPA transcription of "equipment" is /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/.

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