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How many syllables in Equivalent?

equivalent has 4 syllables

equiv-a-lent

equal in value, amount, function, or meaning

The word 'equivalent' has 4 syllables. The vowels are 'e', 'u', 'a', 'e'. The consonants are 'q', 'u', 'v', 'l', 'n', 't'.

Adjective

The two candy bars are equivalent in calories.

Noun

In math, an equivalent is a number that has the same value as another number.

The artist has one function--to affirm and glorify life. His work is equivalent to a religious affirmation, and insofar as he succeeds in this he is a religious man.
In a sense, every human being is equivalent to every other human being. We are all the same organism, simply being seen from different perspectives.
In the end, we are all equal before the law. A poor person's life is worth no less than a rich person's life. The dignity of every human being is equivalent in the eyes of the law.
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. These small efforts are equivalent to drops of water that eventually fill a bucket.
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. It is the equivalent of a second chance, a new beginning.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. They are the equivalent of air to the human spirit.
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. It is the equivalent of planting a seed and watching it grow into a beautiful flower.
The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them. It is the equivalent of taking a leap of faith.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. It is the equivalent of saying, 'It's never too late to start.'
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. It is the equivalent of following your passion.