How to pronounce "equipment"

equipment

Noun
American
/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

Syllable Breakdown

e quip ment

How natives say equipment

British
/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

Syllable Breakdown

e quip ment

How natives say equipment

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

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

  • Move to 'quip' with a stressed /ˈkwɪp/, where 'kw' blends together.

  • End with an unstressed 'ment' /mənt/.

Common Mistakes

  • mispronouncing as e-QUI-ment

  • forgetting the 't' in ment

  • emphasizing the last syllable incorrectly

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

FAQ

How do I know which syllable to stress?

The stress is on the second syllable 'quip'.

Why does the last 'e' become silent?

In many English words, unstressed syllables often have a schwa sound.

What is the common mistake with 't'?

It is often dropped; make sure to pronounce it softly.

Definition

equipment

Tools or machines needed for a specific purpose.

Word Family

equip

/ɪˈkwɪp/

verb

To provide necessary items

Example: We equip the kitchen with utensils.

equipped

/ɪˈkwɪpt/

adjective

Having necessary items

Example: The team is equipped for the challenge.

equipping

/ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/

noun

The act of providing items

Example: Equipping the lab took time.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Focus on the added 'ment' in 'equipment'.

The 'p' sound is soft in 'equipped'.

Watch the ending of 'equipping' with /ɪŋ/.

Pro Tips

Stress on 'quip'

Emphasize the 'quip' part to sound natural.

Practice with similar words

Try saying 'equip' and 'equipped' to get used to the sounds.

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/əˈbɪləti/

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/əkˈsɛsəri/

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/əˈdæpt/

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/əˈdʒʌst/

advance

/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

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/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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