How do you pronounce "escape"?

In American English: /ɪˈskeɪp/ (i-SKAYP). In British English: /ɪskˈeɪp/ (isk-AYP). In Canadian English: /ɪˈskeɪp/ (i-SKAYP). In Australian English: /ɛskˈeɪp/ (ehsk-AYP).

Is "escape" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈskeɪp/ (i-SKAYP), while in British English it's /ɪskˈeɪp/ (isk-AYP).

How to Pronounce "escape"

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escape

/ɪˈskeɪp/

i-SKAYP

Syllable Breakdown

ɪes·skeɪpcape

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