equity

/ˈɛkwɪti/

Syllables eq·ui·ty

Stress EQ-ui-ty

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɛ/

short e

qu

/kw/

qu=/kw/

i

/ɪ/

short i

ty

/ti/

ture sound

Meaning

fairness; ownership value in a company or property

Sound Reference

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e=/ɛ/(bed) + qu=/kw/(quick) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + ty=/ti/(city)

Example

The company aims to promote equity in the workplace.