How to Pronounce "escalators"
word
ˈɛskəˌɫeɪtɝz
ES-kuh-lay-terz
ˈɛskɐlˌeɪtəz
ES-kuh-lay-tuhz
Definition
Moving staircases powered by a motor that transport people up or down between different levels in buildings like malls, airports, or train stations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛskəˌɫeɪtɝz
British English
ˈɛskɐlˌeɪtəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ES-kuh-lay-terz
UK
ES-kuh-lay-tuhz
Listen in Context
The escalators in the mall are very busy on weekends.
You can take the escalators to reach the second floor.
Children should hold the handrail on the escalators.
Both escalators were out of service, so I had to take the stairs.