How to pronounce escorts
Say it like ES-korts. Escorts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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US American/ˈɛskɔrts/ES-korts
UK British/ˈɛskɔːts/ES-kawts
- ES
- korts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escorts 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.
- kortsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of escorts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ES-kawts.
What does escorts mean?
noun
- plural of escort How to pronounce escort
- third-person singular simple present indicative of escort How to pronounce escort
Questions about saying escorts
How do you pronounce escorts?
Say ES-korts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskɔrts/. In British English it is /ˈɛskɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escorts?
Escorts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · korts.
Is escorts 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 /ˈɛskɔːts/ (ES-kawts).