How to pronounce escorting
Say it like ES-kor-ting. Escorting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- kor
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escorting 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.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of escorting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ES-kaw-ting.
What does escorting mean?
- present participle and gerund of escort How to pronounce escort
- The act by which someone is escorted; provision of an escort.
Questions about saying escorting
How do you pronounce escorting?
Say ES-kor-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛskɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escorting?
Escorting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kor · ting.
Is escorting 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 /ˈɛskɔːtɪŋ/ (ES-kaw-ting).