How to pronounce escalators
Say it like ES-kuh-lay-terz. Escalators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- kuh
- lay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escalators pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of escalators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ES-kuh-lay-tuz.
What does escalators mean?
- plural of escalator How to pronounce escalator
- third-person singular simple present indicative of escalator How to pronounce escalator
Questions about saying escalators
How do you pronounce escalators?
Say ES-kuh-lay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskəˌleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɛskəˌleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escalators?
Escalators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kuh · lay · terz.
Is escalators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛskəˌleɪtəz/ (ES-kuh-lay-tuz).