How to Pronounce Escalating

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

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10

Letters

ESC-al-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “escalating”

"escalating" has 4 syllables: esc-al-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does escalating 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.”

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Words that rhyme with escalating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

intensifyaggravatingaggravationascendingbillowingbuild-upclimbclimbing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "escalating"?▾

"Escalating" has 4 syllables: esc · al · at · ing.

What does "escalating" mean?▾

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

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