How to Pronounce Escarpment

To pronounce "escarpment", say ESC-arpm-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

ESC-arpm-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “escarpment”

"escarpment" has 3 syllables: esc-arpm-ent.

What does escarpment mean?

noun

  1. A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach.

Related words

scarpescarpcliffsierranscarpmentexcarpmentscarpinganti-scarp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "escarpment"?▾

"Escarpment" has 3 syllables: esc · arpm · ent.

What does "escarpment" mean?▾

Escarpment: A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach.

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