How to Pronounce "escarpment"
word
ɛˈskɑɹpmənt
ih-SKARP-muhnt
ɪskˈɑːpmənt
is-KAHP-muhnt
Definition
A steep slope or long cliff that separates two areas of different heights, usually formed by erosion or faulting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛˈskɑɹpmənt
British English
ɪskˈɑːpmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-SKARP-muhnt
UK
is-KAHP-muhnt
Listen in Context
The river flows at the base of the escarpment.
We climbed up the steep escarpment to reach the forest.
The village is located on top of an escarpment.
From the top of the escarpment, the view stretches for miles.