How to pronounce escalatory
Say it like ES-kuh-luh-tor-ee. Escalatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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US American/ˈɛskələˌtɔri/ES-kuh-luh-tor-ee
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- ES
- kuh
- luh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escalatory 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does escalatory mean?
adjective
- Involving or relating to escalation.
Where does escalatory come from?
From escalate + -ory.
Questions about saying escalatory
How do you pronounce escalatory?
Say ES-kuh-luh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskələˌtɔri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escalatory?
Escalatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kuh · luh · tor · ee.