How to pronounce escapes
Say it like ih-SKAYPS. Escapes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYPS).
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- ih
- SKAYPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escapes 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.
- SKAYPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of escapes
American and British speakers say escapes in essentially the same way: /ɪˈskeɪps/ in the US and /ɪˈskeɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SKAYPS.
What does escapes mean?
- plural of escape How to pronounce escape
- third-person singular simple present indicative of escape How to pronounce escape
Questions about saying escapes
How do you pronounce escapes?
Say ih-SKAYPS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈskeɪps/. In British English it is /ɪˈskeɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escapes?
Escapes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYPS). Broken into parts: ih · SKAYPS.
Do Americans and Brits say escapes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈskeɪps/ and the British form is /ɪˈskeɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.