How to Pronounce Escrow

To pronounce "escrow", say ESCR-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛs.kɹəʊ̯/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɛs.kɹəʊ̯/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “escrow”

"escrow" has 2 syllables: escr-ow. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does escrow mean?

noun

  1. A written instrument, such as a deed, temporarily deposited with a neutral third party (the escrow agent), by the agreement of two parties to a valid contract. The escrow agent will deliver the document to the benefited party when the conditions of the contract have been met. The depositor has no control over the instrument in escrow.
  2. In common law, escrow applied to the deposits only of instruments for conveyance of land, but it now applies to all instruments so deposited.

verb

  1. To place in escrow.

Words that rhyme with escrow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

trusteeshipreceivershipnotarywarrantyreceivercustodianguaranteecustody

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "escrow"?▾

"Escrow" has 2 syllables: escr · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "escrow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "escrow" is /ˈɛs.kɹəʊ̯/.

What does "escrow" mean?▾

Escrow: A written instrument, such as a deed, temporarily deposited with a neutral third party (the escrow agent), by the agreement of two parties to a valid contract. The escrow agent will deliver the document to the benefited party when the conditions of the contract have been met. The depositor has no control over the instrument in escrow.

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