How to pronounce escaped
Say it like ih-SKAYPT. Escaped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYPT).
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- ih
- SKAYPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escaped 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.
- SKAYPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of escaped
American and British speakers say escaped in essentially the same way: /ɪˈskeɪpt/ in the US and /ɪˈskeɪpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SKAYPT.
What does escaped mean?
- having escaped, especially from confinement“a convict still at large”“searching for two escaped prisoners”
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Words that rhyme with escaped
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Questions about saying escaped
How do you pronounce escaped?
Say ih-SKAYPT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈskeɪpt/. In British English it is /ɪˈskeɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escaped?
Escaped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYPT). Broken into parts: ih · SKAYPT.
Do Americans and Brits say escaped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈskeɪpt/ and the British form is /ɪˈskeɪpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.