How to pronounce escaping
Say it like ih-SKAY-ping. Escaping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAY).
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- ih
- SKAY
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escaping 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.
- SKAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of escaping
American and British speakers say escaping in essentially the same way: /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SKAY-ping.
What does escaping mean?
- The act of one who escapes; an escape.
- That which escapes or leaks out; an emission.
- present participle and gerund of escape How to pronounce escape
Words that rhyme with escaping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of escaping.
Questions about saying escaping
How do you pronounce escaping?
Say ih-SKAY-ping. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escaping?
Escaping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAY). Broken into parts: ih · SKAY · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say escaping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.