How do you pronounce "equalize"?

In American English: /ˈiːkwəˌlaɪz/ (EEKW-uh-leyez). In British English: /ˈiːkwəlˌaɪz/ (EEKW-uhl-eyez). In Canadian English: /ˈiːkwəˌlaɪz/ (EEKW-uh-leyez). In Australian English: /ˈiːkwəlˌaɪz/ (EEKW-uhl-eyez).

Is "equalize" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːkwəˌlaɪz/ (EEKW-uh-leyez), while in British English it's /ˈiːkwəlˌaɪz/ (EEKW-uhl-eyez).

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equalize

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/ˈiːkwəˌlaɪz/

EEKW-uh-leyez

Syllable Breakdown

iːkweq·əual·laɪzize

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