How to pronounce escalade
Say it like es-kuh-LAHD. Escalade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAHD).
- es
- kuh
- LAHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escalade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of escalade
American and British speakers say escalade in essentially the same way: /ˌɛskəˈlɑd/ in the US and /ˌɛskəˈleɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: es-kuh-LAYD.
What does escalade mean?
- An act of scaling walls or fortifications.“An escalade was required for the warriors to attack the troops.”
- To scale the walls of a fortification.
Where does escalade come from?
Borrowed from French escalade, from Italian scalata, from scalare (“to climb”), from scala (“ladder”), from Latin scālae (“ladder”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- scalade
Words that rhyme with escalade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of escalade.
Questions about saying escalade
How do you pronounce escalade?
Say es-kuh-LAHD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛskəˈlɑd/. In British English it is /ˌɛskəˈleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escalade?
Escalade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAHD). Broken into parts: es · kuh · LAHD.
Do Americans and Brits say escalade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛskəˈlɑd/ and the British form is /ˌɛskəˈleɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.