How to pronounce escort
Say it like ES-kort. Escort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- kort
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escort 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.
- kortKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of escort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ES-kawt.
Other ways to say escort
Escort also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- eh-SKORT /ɛˈskɔrt/
What does escort mean?
- someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
- the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
- an attendant who is employed to accompany someone
- accompany as an escort“She asked her older brother to escort her to the ball”
- accompany or escort“I'll see you to the door”
Where does escort come from?
Borrowed from French escorte, itself borrowed from Italian scorta.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying escort
How do you pronounce escort?
Say ES-kort. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈɛˌskɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escort?
Escort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kort.
Is escort 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 /ˈɛˌskɔːt/ (ES-kawt).