How to pronounce "equip"

equip

Noun
American
/ɪˈkwɪp/

Syllable Breakdown

e quip

How natives say equip

British
/ɪˈkwɪp/

Syllable Breakdown

e quip

How natives say equip

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a short 'i' sound as in 'it'.

  • Next, add 'kw' sound like in 'quick'.

  • End with 'ip', with a short 'i' and a silent 'p'.

Common Mistakes

  • eh-quip (adding an 'eh' sound)

  • e-kee-p (changing 'i' to 'ee')

  • quip (missing first syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

Why is the 'p' silent?

The 'p' blends softly with 'i' and is not stressed.

Is it 'eh-quip' or 'ih-quip'?

It starts with a short 'i', so 'ih-quip'.

What should I focus on in 'quip'?

Focus on the 'kw' blend and short 'i'.

Definition

equip

To provide necessary tools or equipment.

Word Family

equipment

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

noun

Tools or items needed for a task.

Example: We have new equipment in the gym.

equipped

/ɪˈkwɪpt/

adjective

Having necessary tools or equipment.

Example: The team is equipped for the project.

equipping

/ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/

verb

Act of providing tools or equipment.

Example: They are equipping the lab.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Equipment has an extra syllable 'ment'.

Equipped ends with 'd' sound.

Equipping has 'ing' at the end.

Pro Tips

Listen and mimic

Practice with audio examples to match sounds.

Blend smoothly

Focus on blending 'kw' to prevent separation.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Equip

ability

/əˈbɪləti/

accessory

/əkˈsɛsəri/

adapt

/əˈdæpt/

adjust

/əˈdʒʌst/

advance

/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

apparatus

/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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