How to pronounce escapades
Say it like ES-kuh-paydz. Escapades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
- ES
- kuh
- paydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escapades 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.
- paydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of escapades
American and British speakers say escapades in essentially the same way: /ˈɛskəˌpeɪdz/ in the US and /ˈɛskəˌpeɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-kuh-paydz.
What does escapades mean?
- plural of escapade How to pronounce escapade
Questions about saying escapades
How do you pronounce escapades?
Say ES-kuh-paydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskəˌpeɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈɛskəˌpeɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escapades?
Escapades has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kuh · paydz.
Do Americans and Brits say escapades the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛskəˌpeɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈɛskəˌpeɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.