How to pronounce escorted
Say it like eh-SKOR-tid. Escorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR).
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- eh
- SKOR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escorted 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.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of escorted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: eh-SKAW-tid.
What does escorted mean?
- With or having an escort.
- simple past and past participle of escort How to pronounce escort
Words that rhyme with escorted
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Questions about saying escorted
How do you pronounce escorted?
Say eh-SKOR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈskɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /ɛˈskɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escorted?
Escorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOR). Broken into parts: eh · SKOR · tid.
Is escorted 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 /ɛˈskɔːtɪd/ (eh-SKAW-tid).