How to pronounce escalop
Say it like ih-SKAL-up. Escalop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL).
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- ih
- SKAL
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escalop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of escalop
American and British speakers say escalop in essentially the same way: /ɪˈskæləp/ in the US and /ɪˈskæləp/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SKAL-up.
What does escalop mean?
- Alternative spelling of escallop.
- Dated form of scallop (“bake in a casserole”).
Where does escalop come from?
Old French escalope (“shell”), French escalope (“a sort of cut of meat”).
Words that rhyme with escalop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of escalop.
Questions about saying escalop
How do you pronounce escalop?
Say ih-SKAL-up. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈskæləp/. In British English it is /ɪˈskæləp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escalop?
Escalop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL). Broken into parts: ih · SKAL · up.
Do Americans and Brits say escalop the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈskæləp/ and the British form is /ɪˈskæləp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.