How to Pronounce "escorted"
word
/ɛˈskɔɹtɪd/
es-KORT-id
/ɛskˈɔːtɪd/
es-KAW-tid
Definition
Shown the way or accompanied somewhere, often for safety or guidance. Sometimes used for being taken somewhere by security or as a sign of importance.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɛˈskɔɹtɪd/
British English
/ɛskˈɔːtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
es-KORT-id
UK
es-KAW-tid
Listen in Context
The students were escorted out of the building by teachers.
She was escorted to her car after the event.
The celebrity was escorted by security guards.
I was escorted out when the store was closing.