How many syllables in "escalates"?

"escalates" has 3 lettergrepen (es - ca - lates).

How to divide "escalates"?

"escalates" divides into 3 parts: es · ca · lates.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (es... ca... lates) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"escalates": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:es·ca·lates

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ES-ca-lates(es · ca · lates)● ○ ○

Stress in "escalates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛs.kə.leɪts⁄

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IPAˈɛs.kə.leɪts

Lettergrepenes·ca·lates

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How many syllables in "escalates"?: "escalates" has 3 lettergrepen (es - ca - lates).
How to divide "escalates"?: "escalates" divides into 3 parts: es · ca · lates.
Where is the stress in "escalates"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "escalates"?: Say each syllable slowly (es... ca... lates) and listen on SayItVid.