How to Pronounce Escalator

To pronounce "escalator", say ESC-al-at-or — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “escalator”

"escalator" has 4 syllables: esc-al-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does escalator mean?

noun

  1. Anything that escalates.
  2. A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another.

Words that rhyme with escalator

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

elevatorliftprogressionstairstaircasestairwellstairwayladder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "escalator"?▾

"Escalator" has 4 syllables: esc · al · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "escalator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "escalator" is /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/.

What does "escalator" mean?▾

Escalator: Anything that escalates.

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