How to Pronounce De-escalate

To pronounce "de-escalate", say DEESC-al-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /diːˈɛskəleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/diːˈɛskəleɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “de-escalate”

"de-escalate" has 4 syllables: deesc-al-at-e.

What does de-escalate mean?

verb

  1. To decrease in intensity or magnitude.

Related words

weakenlessenreducediminishdecreasequellmitigateattenuate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "de-escalate"?▾

"De-escalate" has 4 syllables: deesc · al · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "de-escalate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "de-escalate" is /diːˈɛskəleɪt/.

What does "de-escalate" mean?▾

De-escalate: To decrease in intensity or magnitude.

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