How to Pronounce Escaped

To pronounce "escaped", say ESC-ap-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈskeɪpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

escaped

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪˈskeɪpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “escaped”

"escaped" has 3 syllables: esc-ap-ed. It rhymes with draped and raped, if that helps it stick.

What does escaped mean?

verb

  1. To get free; to free oneself.

    “The factory was evacuated after toxic gases escaped from a pipe.”

  2. To avoid (any unpleasant person or thing); to elude, get away from.

    “He only got a fine and so escaped going to jail.”

adjective

  1. Having escaped, especially from prison or another place of confinement.

    “People are being warned not to approach the escaped prisoner.”

Words that rhyme with escaped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drapedrapedgapedshapedscrapedreshapedwapedtapedcapedvideotapedeggshapedlandscaped

Related words

loosefreefugitiverunawaygonedroppedleaked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "escaped"?▾

"Escaped" has 3 syllables: esc · ap · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "escaped"?▾

The IPA transcription of "escaped" is /ɪˈskeɪpt/.

What does "escaped" mean?▾

Escaped: To get free; to free oneself.

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