How to Pronounce "equivocate"
word
ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt
ih-KWIV-uh-kayt
ɪkwˈɪvəkˌeɪt
ih-kwIV-uh-kayt
Definition
To avoid giving a clear or direct answer, often by using ambiguous or vague language, especially to mislead or hide the truth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt
British English
ɪkwˈɪvəkˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-KWIV-uh-kayt
UK
ih-kwIV-uh-kayt
Listen in Context
The politician began to equivocate when asked about taxes.
Please do not equivocate; just give me a straight answer.
Some people equivocate to avoid getting into trouble.
He tends to equivocate when the topic gets uncomfortable.