How to Pronounce "equivocation"
word
ɪkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən
ih-kwiv-uh-KAY-shun
ɪkwˌɪvəkˈeɪʃən
ih-kwiv-uh-KAY-shun
Definition
Equivocation is the use of vague or ambiguous language to hide the truth or avoid giving a clear answer. It often involves saying something that can be understood in more than one way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən
British English
ɪkwˌɪvəkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-kwiv-uh-KAY-shun
UK
ih-kwiv-uh-KAY-shun
Listen in Context
The politician's equivocation frustrated the reporters.
Her equivocation made it hard to trust her answer.
Equivocation can be used to avoid telling the truth.
Whenever he was caught, he replied with clever equivocation instead of a straight answer.