How to Pronounce Unequal

To pronounce "unequal", say UN-eq-ual — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈiːkwəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ʌnˈiːkwəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unequal”

"unequal" has 3 syllables: un-eq-ual. It rhymes with sequel and coequal, if that helps it stick.

What does unequal mean?

noun

  1. One who is not an equal.

adjective

  1. Not the same.
  2. Out of balance.

Words that rhyme with unequal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sequelcoequalequalsequal

Related words

unequalizedunsymmetricalnonequivalentunevenunlikemismatchedunbalancedanisometric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unequal"?▾

"Unequal" has 3 syllables: un · eq · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "unequal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unequal" is /ʌnˈiːkwəl/.

What does "unequal" mean?▾

Unequal: One who is not an equal.

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