How to pronounce escapee
Say it like es-kay-PEE. Escapee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- es
- kay
- PEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escapee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of escapee
American and British speakers say escapee in essentially the same way: /ˌɛˌskeɪˈpi/ in the US and /ˌɛˌskeɪˈpiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: es-kay-PEE.
What does escapee mean?
- Someone who has become free through escaping imprisonment.
- Someone who has escaped.
- A plant that has escaped from cultivation.
Where does escapee come from?
From escape + -ee.
Words that rhyme with escapee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of escapee.
Questions about saying escapee
How do you pronounce escapee?
Say es-kay-PEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛˌskeɪˈpi/. In British English it is /ˌɛˌskeɪˈpiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escapee?
Escapee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: es · kay · PEE.
Do Americans and Brits say escapee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛˌskeɪˈpi/ and the British form is /ˌɛˌskeɪˈpiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.