How to pronounce escargot
Say it like es-kar-GOH. Escargot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH).
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- es
- kar
- GOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escargot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of escargot
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-SKAH-goh.
What does escargot mean?
- A dish, commonly associated with French cuisine, consisting of edible snails.
- A snail (often Helix pomatia) used in preparation of that dish.
Where does escargot come from?
Borrowed from French escargot.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with escargot
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Questions about saying escargot
How do you pronounce escargot?
Say es-kar-GOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛskɑrˈɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ɪˈskɑːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escargot?
Escargot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH). Broken into parts: es · kar · GOH.
Is escargot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɪˈskɑːɡəʊ/ (ih-SKAH-goh).