How to pronounce escarpment
Say it like ih-SKARP-munt. Escarpment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKARP).
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- ih
- SKARP
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escarpment 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.
- SKARPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of escarpment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-SKAHP-munt.
What does escarpment mean?
- A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach.
Where does escarpment come from?
Borrowed from French escarpement.
Questions about saying escarpment
How do you pronounce escarpment?
Say ih-SKARP-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈskɑrpmənt/. In British English it is /ɪˈskɑːpmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escarpment?
Escarpment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKARP). Broken into parts: ih · SKARP · munt.
Is escarpment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈskɑːpmənt/ (ih-SKAHP-munt).