How to Pronounce Escalators

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

ESC-al-at-ors

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💡 Tip for remembering “escalators”

"escalators" has 4 syllables: esc-al-at-ors. It rhymes with craters and agitators, if that helps it stick.

What does escalators 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 escalators

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cratersagitatorscollaboratorsperpetratorsactuatorsfacilitatorshatersoperatorssimulatorscuratorsdictatorsmanipulators

Related words

elevatorsliftsstaircasesstairsstairwaysstairwellselevator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "escalators"?▾

"Escalators" has 4 syllables: esc · al · at · ors.

What does "escalators" mean?▾

Escalators: Anything that escalates.

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