How to pronounce equal in American English
“equal” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to equal the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“equal” in real sentences — American speakers
1,000+ clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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So equal means equal engagement as well.
NIH
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that equal pay is paid for equal work.
The Obama White House
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As citizens, you are each equal in fundamental rights, equal before the law with an equal
US National Archives
Words that sound like “equal”
Words one sound away from equal — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “equal”
Why real speech
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