word
De-escalation
dee-es-kuh-LAY-shun
/diːˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
deescalation
Dictionary meaning
The process of reducing the intensity of a conflict or tense situation through calming techniques and communication
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “De-escalation” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction