How to pronounce escrow
Say it like ES-kroh. Escrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
- ES
- kroh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escrow 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.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of escrow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ES-kroh.
Other ways to say escrow
Escrow also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- eh-SKROH /ɛˈskroʊ/
What does escrow mean?
- A contractual arrangement whereby money or assets are held in trust by an independent agent by the agreement of the parties, which can only be released to the relevant party once certain contractual conditions have been fulfilled.
- The money or assets so held.
- To place in escrow.
Where does escrow come from?
Learned borrowing from Law French escrowe, from Old French escroe (“register, note; bit of parchment; piece”), from Frankish *skrōda (“piece”), from Proto-Germanic *skraudō, derivative of Proto-Germanic *skraudaną (“to shred”).
Questions about saying escrow
How do you pronounce escrow?
Say ES-kroh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɛskrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escrow?
Escrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · kroh.
Is escrow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛskrəʊ/ (ES-kroh).