English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Equity Pronunciation
Equity is pronounced E-kwuh-tee, IPA /ˈɛkwəti/.
E-kwuh-tee
US /ˈɛkwəti/ · UK /ˈɛkwɪti/
Syllables: E · kwuh · tee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Fairness in the way people are treated, or the value of an ownership stake after debts are subtracted.
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Equity in a Sentence
- They have about forty thousand in equity on the house.
- The policy aims at equity between the two regions.
- Private equity firms bought the chain last year.
Common Mispronunciations of Equity
Not ee-KWI-tee
Open loud on E and keep the rest quiet. The word takes its beat from equal, which also opens strong.
Not E-kyoo-tee
Read the qu as kw, so the middle is kwuh. A kyoo reading treats the q as a letter name.
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