How to Pronounce Equipoise

To pronounce "equipoise", say EQ-uip-ois-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “equipoise”

"equipoise" has 4 syllables: eq-uip-ois-e.

What does equipoise mean?

noun

  1. A state of balance; equilibrium.
  2. A counterbalance.

verb

  1. To act or make to act as an equipoise.
  2. To cause to be or stay in equipoise.

Related words

balancecounterbalanceequilibriumequilibrationbalancingequilibriaequiponderanceequilibrio

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "equipoise"?▾

"Equipoise" has 4 syllables: eq · uip · ois · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "equipoise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "equipoise" is /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/.

What does "equipoise" mean?▾

Equipoise: A state of balance; equilibrium.

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