How to pronounce eschar
Say it like ES-kar. Eschar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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US American/ˈɛskɑr/ES-kar
UK British/ˈɛskɑː/ES-kah
- ES
- kar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eschar 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.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of eschar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ES-kah.
What does eschar mean?
noun
- A superficial structure of dead tissue, usually hardened, and commonly but not necessarily dark, adhering to underlying living or necrotic tissue, caused by gangrene or a burn.
- Any hard, dark, commonly flattened or sunken lesion or crust, especially on a burn, abscess, infection, wound; commonly a coagulation of blood or exudations, not necessarily involving dead or necrotic tissue.
- The emotional imprint of a trauma such as grief, loss, or degradation.
Questions about saying eschar
How do you pronounce eschar?
Say ES-kar. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskɑr/. In British English it is /ˈɛskɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eschar?
Eschar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kar.
Is eschar 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 /ˈɛskɑː/ (ES-kah).