How to pronounce escapees
Say it like ih-skay-PEEZ. Escapees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEEZ).
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- ih
- skay
- PEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escapees 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.
- skayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- PEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of escapees
American and British speakers say escapees in essentially the same way: /ɪˌskeɪˈpiz/ in the US and /ɪˌskeɪˈpiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-skay-PEEZ.
What does escapees mean?
- plural of escapee How to pronounce escapee
Words that rhyme with escapees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of escapees.
Questions about saying escapees
How do you pronounce escapees?
Say ih-skay-PEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌskeɪˈpiz/. In British English it is /ɪˌskeɪˈpiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escapees?
Escapees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEEZ). Broken into parts: ih · skay · PEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say escapees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˌskeɪˈpiz/ and the British form is /ɪˌskeɪˈpiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.