escalator
nounHow many syllables in escalator?
There are 4 syllables in the word escalator.How to pronounce escalator:
Definition of escalator:
- escalator (noun):
- a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt.
- a power-driven set of stairs arranged like an endless belt that ascend or descend continuously
Synonyms for escalator:
escalator clause
moving staircase
moving stairway
staircase
stairway
Antonyms for escalator:
stairs
Here are some other common 4-syllable words.
- dementation
- authenticate
- abstemious
- orangutan
- feuillemort
- unextinguished
- obstreperous
- initially
- encapsulate
- absolution
- unanimous
- perpetuate
- indistinctly
- forcefulness
- fanatical
- facilitas
- antagonize
- indifference
- entranceway
- radiantly
- biblioklept
- reconnaissance
- interrupted
- impassible
- feudatory
- varieties
- parqueterie
- mesosternum
- imagery
- honorable
- demarcation
- Awenasa
- Isaias
- Elvinia
- capitalize
- anucleated
- unprovided
- merry-andrew
- instigation
- disseminate
- censurable
- watercolor
- biography
- unaccustomed
- aperitif
- punctilious
- evaporate
- charitably
- lieutenant
- babysitting
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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