How to Pronounce "equalize"
word
ˈikwəˌɫaɪz
EE-kwuh-liez
ˈiːkwəlaɪz
EE-kwuh-liez
Definition
To make things the same in amount, level, or value. In sports, it also means to make the score the same for both teams.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈikwəˌɫaɪz
British English
ˈiːkwəlaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EE-kwuh-liez
UK
EE-kwuh-liez
Listen in Context
We need to equalize the water levels in both tanks.
The medicine helps to equalize blood pressure.
The team scored to equalize before halftime.
Headphones sometimes have a feature to equalize the sound for better music quality.