How to Pronounce Escapement

To pronounce "escapement", say ESC-ap-em-ent — 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-ap-em-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “escapement”

"escapement" has 4 syllables: esc-ap-em-ent. It rhymes with scapement, if that helps it stick.

What does escapement mean?

noun

  1. The contrivance in a timepiece (winding wristwatch) which connects the train of wheel work with the pendulum or balance, giving to the latter the impulse by which it is kept in vibration.
  2. A mechanism found in devices such as a typewriter or printer which controls lateral motion of the carriage.

Words that rhyme with escapement

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scapement

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "escapement"?▾

"Escapement" has 4 syllables: esc · ap · em · ent.

What does "escapement" mean?▾

Escapement: The contrivance in a timepiece (winding wristwatch) which connects the train of wheel work with the pendulum or balance, giving to the latter the impulse by which it is kept in vibration.

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