How to Pronounce "escape"
word
/ɪˈskeɪp/
i-SKAYP
/ɛskˈeɪp/
i-SKAYP
Definition
To get free from a place, danger, or a difficult situation. It can also mean to avoid something unpleasant, or as a noun, an act of getting away.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪˈskeɪp/
British English
/ɛskˈeɪp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-SKAYP
UK
i-SKAYP
Listen in Context
The bird escaped from its cage.
We escaped the rain by going inside.
He wanted to escape his problems for a while.
I watch silly comedies when I need to escape for a bit.