How to pronounce escarpments
Say it like eh-SKARP-munts. Escarpments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKARP).
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- eh
- SKARP
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escarpments pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKARPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of escarpments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eh-SKAHP-munts.
What does escarpments mean?
- plural of escarpment How to pronounce escarpment
Questions about saying escarpments
How do you pronounce escarpments?
Say eh-SKARP-munts. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈskɑrpmənts/. In British English it is /ɛˈskɑːpmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escarpments?
Escarpments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKARP). Broken into parts: eh · SKARP · munts.
Is escarpments 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 /ɛˈskɑːpmənts/ (eh-SKAHP-munts).