How to pronounce escapology
Say it like ES-kuh-pol-uh-jee. Escapology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- kuh
- pol
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escapology 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.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of escapology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ES-kuh-pol-uh-jee.
What does escapology mean?
- The study or art of escaping from a physical restraint, enclosure, or constriction, such as a rope, a sealed box, handcuffs, etc.; escape artistry.
- Escape from a difficult situation.
Where does escapology come from?
From escape + -ology.
Questions about saying escapology
How do you pronounce escapology?
Say ES-kuh-pol-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskəˌpɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˈɛskəˌpɒlədʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escapology?
Escapology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kuh · pol · uh · jee.
Is escapology 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 /ˈɛskəˌpɒlədʒiː/ (ES-kuh-pol-uh-jee).