word
escarpment
ih-SKARP-ment
ɪˈskɑːrpməntListen
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Syllable breakdown
escarpment
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Dictionary meaning
A long, steep cliff or slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau.
History and origin
French — 'escarpe' (steep slope).
Examples
- The village perched on the edge of the escarpment had views stretching for fifty miles.
Common mispronunciations
ES-karp-mentih-SKAIR-pment
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