How to Pronounce Equivalence

To pronounce "equivalence", say EQ-uiv-al-enc-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪˈkwɪvələns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪˈkwɪvələns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “equivalence”

"equivalence" has 5 syllables: eq-uiv-al-enc-e. It rhymes with ambivalence, if that helps it stick.

What does equivalence mean?

noun

  1. The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.
  2. An equivalence relation; ≡; ~

verb

  1. To be equivalent or equal to; to counterbalance.

Words that rhyme with equivalence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ambivalence

Related words

comparabilityequalitycomparisoncompareparparityequationequivalency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "equivalence"?▾

"Equivalence" has 5 syllables: eq · uiv · al · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "equivalence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "equivalence" is /ɪˈkwɪvələns/.

What does "equivalence" mean?▾

Equivalence: The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.

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