how to pronounce equilibrium

/ˌɛk.wɪˈlɪb.ɹi.əm/

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equilibrium is pronounced in five syllables

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An example use of equilibrium in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… delicate equilibrium which is why the …”

meaning of equilibrium

Equilibrium means the state of being in balance.

equilibrium frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word equilibrium occurs in english on average 16.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.