How to Pronounce "escalate into"
expression
ˈɛskəˌɫeɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
ES-kuh-layt IN-too / in-TOO / IN-tuh
ˈɛskɐlˌeɪt/ /ˈɪntʊ
ES-kuh-layt IN-too
Definition
To gradually grow or intensify until it becomes a more serious or significant situation or problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛskəˌɫeɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
ˈɛskɐlˌeɪt/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ES-kuh-layt IN-too / in-TOO / IN-tuh
UK
ES-kuh-layt IN-too
Listen in Context
A small disagreement can escalate into a big argument if people don’t listen to each other.
Sometimes, a simple mistake can escalate into a big problem.
Their competition quickly escalated into a fight.
What started as a joke soon escalated into a serious argument.