escarpment Synonyms & Antonyms
/ɪˈskɑːp.mənt/
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Escarpment as a Noun
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A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly vertically to prevent hostile approach.
Word Forms & Grammar
escarpment (plural escarpments)
Origin of Escarpment
Borrowed from French escarpement. By surface analysis, escarp + -ment.
Escarpment at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪˈskɑːp.mənt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | A steep descent or declivity; steep face or edge of a ridge; ground about a fortified place, cut away nearly… |
| Plural | escarpments |
How Do You Say Escarpment?
The standard pronunciation of escarpment is /ɪˈskɑːp.mənt/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (skɑːp).