How do you pronounce "equator"?

In American English: /ɪˈkweɪtɝ/ (i-KWAYT-ur). In British English: /ɪkwˈeɪtə/ (ikw-AYT-uh). In Canadian English: /ɪˈkweɪtɝ/ (i-KWAYT-ur). In Australian English: /ɪkwˈeɪtə/ (ikw-AYT-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈkweɪtɝ/ (i-KWAYT-ur), while in British English it's /ɪkwˈeɪtə/ (ikw-AYT-uh).

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equator

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/ɪˈkweɪtɝ/

i-KWAYT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɪeq·kweɪtua·ɝtor

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