To pronounce "de-escalating", say DEESC-al-at-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
de-escalating
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DEESC-al-at-ing
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"de-escalating" has 4 syllables: deesc-al-at-ing.
"De-escalating" has 4 syllables: deesc · al · at · ing.
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