How to Pronounce Escalade

To pronounce "escalade", say ESC-al-ad-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛskəˈleɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌɛskəˈleɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “escalade”

"escalade" has 4 syllables: esc-al-ad-e. It rhymes with broad and plod, if that helps it stick.

What does escalade mean?

noun

  1. An act of scaling walls or fortifications

    “An escalade was required for the warriors to attack the troops.”

verb

  1. To scale the walls of a fortification.

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Words that rhyme with escalade

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broadplodfacadecodbawdfraudsquadprodroughshodesplanadenododd

Related words

mountaineeringclimbingtruckscalecarhumveenavigatorclimb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "escalade"?▾

"Escalade" has 4 syllables: esc · al · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "escalade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "escalade" is /ˌɛskəˈleɪd/.

What does "escalade" mean?▾

Escalade: An act of scaling walls or fortifications

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