How to Pronounce Equivalent

To pronounce "equivalent", say eq-UIV-al-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈkwɪvəɫənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪˈkwɪvəɫənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪkwˈɪvələnt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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Break "equivalent" into 4 beats and lean on "UIV" — that's the stressed one.

What does equivalent mean?

adjective

  1. Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.
  2. Of two sets, having a one-to-one correspondence.

noun

  1. Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.
  2. An equivalent weight.

verb

  1. To make equivalent to; to equal.

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How do you pronounce "equivalent"?▾

To pronounce "equivalent", say eq-UIV-al-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈkwɪvəɫənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "equivalent"?▾

"Equivalent" has 4 syllables: eq · uiv · al · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "equivalent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "equivalent" is /ɪˈkwɪvəɫənt/.

What does "equivalent" mean?▾

Equivalent: Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.

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