To pronounce "de-escalation", say DEESC-al-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /diːˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
de-escalation
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/diːˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/
IPA
"de-escalation" has 4 syllables: deesc-al-at-ion.
noun
"De-escalation" has 4 syllables: deesc · al · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "de-escalation" is /diːˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/.
De-escalation: A decrease in scope, extension or severity.
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