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How to pronounce equitable

equitable
/ˈekwətəbəl/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈekwɪtəbəl/.

Equitable, sound by sound

/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce equitable?

Equitable is pronounced /ˈekwətəbəl/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈekwɪtəbəl/, is also used.

How many syllables are in equitable?

Equitable has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in equitable?

The first syllable: /ˈekwətəbəl/.

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