How do you pronounce "equilibrium"?

In American English: /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriːəm/ (eekw-uh-LIBR-ee-uhm). In British English: /ˌiːkwɪlˈɪbɹɪəm/ (eekw-il-IBR-i-uhm). In Canadian English: /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriːəm/ (eekw-uh-LIBR-ee-uhm). In Australian English: /ˌiːkwɪlˈɪbɹiəm/ (eekw-il-IBR-ee-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriːəm/ (eekw-uh-LIBR-ee-uhm), while in British English it's /ˌiːkwɪlˈɪbɹɪəm/ (eekw-il-IBR-i-uhm).

How to Pronounce "equilibrium"

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/ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriːəm/

eekw-uh-LIBR-ee-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

iːkweq·əui·lɪbrlib·iːri·əmum

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