How to pronounce escapologist
Say it like ES-kuh-pah-luh-jist. Escapologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- kuh
- pah
- luh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escapologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of escapologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ES-kuh-pol-uh-jist.
What does escapologist mean?
- An entertainer skilled in the art of escapology.
Where does escapologist come from?
From escapology + -ist.
Questions about saying escapologist
How do you pronounce escapologist?
Say ES-kuh-pah-luh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskəˌpɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɛskəˌpɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escapologist?
Escapologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kuh · pah · luh · jist.
Is escapologist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɛskəˌpɒlədʒɪst/ (ES-kuh-pol-uh-jist).