How to Pronounce Escalates

To pronounce "escalates", say ESC-al-at-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ESC-al-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “escalates”

"escalates" has 4 syllables: esc-al-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does escalates mean?

verb

  1. To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.

    “The shooting escalated the existing hostility.”

  2. In technical support, to transfer a customer, a problem, etc. to the next higher level of authority

    “The tech 1 escalated the caller to a tech 2.”

Words that rhyme with escalates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

intensifyaggravatesascendsdeepensexacerbateexacerbatesgetsincreases

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "escalates"?▾

"Escalates" has 4 syllables: esc · al · at · es.

What does "escalates" mean?▾

Escalates: To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.

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