How to pronounce equilibrium
American English pronunciation
ee-kwuh-LIB-ree-um
- IPA
- /ˌikwəˈlɪbɹi.əm/
- Syllables
- ee · kwuh · LIB · ree · um (5 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
- Also said
- ek-wuh-LIB-ree-um
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What equilibrium means
A steady balance between forces pulling different ways
In a sentence: The tightrope walker stretched out her arms to keep her equilibrium.
Where it comes from: It comes from Latin words meaning "equal" and "balance."
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