How to pronounce escapement
Say it like ih-SKAYP-munt. Escapement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYP).
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- ih
- SKAYP
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escapement 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.
- SKAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of escapement
American and British speakers say escapement in essentially the same way: /ɪˈskeɪpmənt/ in the US and /ɪˈskeɪpmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SKAYP-munt.
What does escapement mean?
- The linkage in a (watch) that gives impulses to the timekeeping element and periodically releases the gear train to move forward, advancing the clock's hands.“The escapement is the reason why clocks tick.”
- A mechanism found in devices such as a typewriter or printer which controls lateral motion of the carriage.
- An escape or a means of escape.
Where does escapement come from?
From escape + -ment. The watch component is so called because it allows a tooth to escape from a pallet at each vibration.
Questions about saying escapement
How do you pronounce escapement?
Say ih-SKAYP-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈskeɪpmənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈskeɪpmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escapement?
Escapement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYP). Broken into parts: ih · SKAYP · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say escapement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈskeɪpmənt/ and the British form is /ɪˈskeɪpmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.