How do you pronounce "equity"?

In American English: /ˈɛkwəti/ (EHKW-uht-ee). In British English: /ˈɛkwɪti/ (EHKW-it-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈɛkwəti/ (EHKW-uht-ee). In Australian English: /ˈɛkwɪti/ (EHKW-it-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛkwəti/ (EHKW-uht-ee), while in British English it's /ˈɛkwɪti/ (EHKW-it-ee).

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equity

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/ˈɛkwəti/

EHKW-uht-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ɛkweq·ətui·ity

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