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How to pronounce “escalate”

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Pronunciation guide for escalate

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of escalate with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The US Bombed Iran. Now What?or to actually make sure that this does not escalate
Definition summary: (ambitransitive) To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.

Example 1 of 8

The US Bombed Iran. Now What?

or to actually make sure that this does not escalate

[Verb]
(ambitransitive) To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.
(transitive) In technical support, to transfer a customer, a problem, etc. to the next higher level of authority
(uncommon) To climb.
(rare) To move by escalator.

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