How to Pronounce "equator"
word
ɪˈkweɪtɝ
i-KWAY-ter
ɪkwˈeɪtɐ
ik-WAY-tuh
Definition
An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth that is equally distant from the North and South Poles, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈkweɪtɝ
British English
ɪkwˈeɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-KWAY-ter
UK
ik-WAY-tuh
Listen in Context
The equator divides the Earth into two halves.
Countries on the equator are usually very hot.
The sun is directly above the equator at noon on the equinox.
We crossed the equator during our flight to Brazil.