How to pronounce escapeway
Say it like eh-SKAYP-way. Escapeway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYP).
- eh
- SKAYP
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escapeway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of escapeway
American and British speakers say escapeway in essentially the same way: /ɛˈskeɪpweɪ/ in the US and /ɛˈskeɪpweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-SKAYP-way.
What does escapeway mean?
- A passage for escaping from a mine or similar facility in an emergency.
Where does escapeway come from?
From escape + way.
Questions about saying escapeway
How do you pronounce escapeway?
Say eh-SKAYP-way. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈskeɪpweɪ/. In British English it is /ɛˈskeɪpweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escapeway?
Escapeway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYP). Broken into parts: eh · SKAYP · way.
Do Americans and Brits say escapeway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈskeɪpweɪ/ and the British form is /ɛˈskeɪpweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.