How to Pronounce "equinox"
word
ˈikwəˌnɑks
EE-kwuh-noks
ˈɛkwɪnˌɒks
E-kwin-oks
Definition
An equinox is the moment when day and night are of nearly equal length, happening twice a year when the sun is exactly above the equator.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈikwəˌnɑks
British English
ˈɛkwɪnˌɒks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EE-kwuh-noks
UK
E-kwin-oks
Listen in Context
The spring equinox marks the start of spring.
There are two equinoxes each year.
During the equinox, day and night are almost equal.
People celebrate the equinox with festivals in many cultures.