How to pronounce escheatment
Say it like is-CHEET-munt. Escheatment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEET).
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- is
- CHEET
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escheatment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- CHEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of escheatment
American and British speakers say escheatment in essentially the same way: /ɪsˈtʃitmənt/ in the US and /ɪsˈtʃiːtmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: is-CHEET-munt.
What does escheatment mean?
- The process of transferring unclaimed or abandoned property to a state authority, especially when a person dies intestate.
Where does escheatment come from?
From escheat + -ment.
Words that rhyme with escheatment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of escheatment.
Questions about saying escheatment
How do you pronounce escheatment?
Say is-CHEET-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪsˈtʃitmənt/. In British English it is /ɪsˈtʃiːtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escheatment?
Escheatment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEET). Broken into parts: is · CHEET · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say escheatment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪsˈtʃitmənt/ and the British form is /ɪsˈtʃiːtmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.