How Do You Spell ESCALADE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛskɐlˌe͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "escalade" is spelled with the consonant cluster "sc" followed by the vowel combination "ala" and the ending "de". The "sc" in "escalade" is pronounced as /sk/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the "s" sound blending into the "k" sound. The "ala" in "escalade" is pronounced as /ælə/ in IPA, with the stress on the first syllable. The ending "de" is pronounced as /deɪ/ in IPA, with a long "a" sound. Together, these sounds create the unique spelling and pronunciation of "escalade".

ESCALADE Meaning and Definition

1. Escalade is a noun that refers to a daring and forceful act of climbing or scaling a height, particularly a steep one such as a cliff or wall, usually employing specialized equipment or techniques. The word is often used in the context of rock climbing or mountaineering.

   Additionally, escalade can also refer to a military tactic or operation involving the scaling or breaching of a fortified structure or defensive barrier. In this sense, it implies using ladders, ropes, or other means to climb over or break through the enemy's defenses. Historically, escalades were employed during sieges or assaults on fortifications.

   The term can also be used as a verb, meaning to climb or scale something using force and determination. It encompasses the action of overcoming obstacles or challenges with persistence or audacity.

   The word "escalade" originated from the French word "escalader," meaning to climb. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. It shares its etymology with other languages such as Spanish ("escalada") and Italian ("escalata"), all of which derive from Latin ("scalae," meaning stairs). Over time, the term has broadened in meaning to encompass various aspects of climbing, both in recreational and military contexts.

2. • The entering by troops into a fortified place by means of ladders.

   • To enter a place by ladders.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ESCALADE

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• embasade
• escalladed
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• escuade
• scaladee
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• Scadade
• escalaids
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• Escealade
• escarlane
• Escalair
• Eucalase
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• Scalayde

Etymology of ESCALADE

The word escalade is derived from the French word escalader, which means to climb. It comes from the combination of the Old Provençal word escalada (a variant of escalada) and the Old French word escale (meaning ladder or rung). Ultimately, it can be traced back to the Late Latin word scalata, which means a scaling or an ascent.

Similar spelling words for ESCALADE

• escalation,
• escalator,
• escalate,
• escalader,
• eschalot.

Plural form of ESCALADE is ESCALADES

Conjugate verb Escalade

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have escaladed

you would have escaladed

he/she/it would have escaladed

we would have escaladed

they would have escaladed

I would have escalade

you would have escalade

he/she/it would have escalade

we would have escalade

they would have escalade

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been escalading

you would have been escalading

he/she/it would have been escalading

we would have been escalading

they would have been escalading

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would escalade

you would escalade

he/she/it would escalade

we would escalade

they would escalade

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be escalading

you would be escalading

he/she/it would be escalading

we would be escalading

they would be escalading

FUTURE

I will escalade

you will escalade

he/she/it will escalade

we will escalade

they will escalade

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be escalading

you will be escalading

he/she/it will be escalading

we will be escalading

they will be escalading

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have escaladed

you will have escaladed

he/she/it will have escaladed

we will have escaladed

they will have escaladed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been escalading

you will have been escalading

he/she/it will have been escalading

we will have been escalading

they will have been escalading

IMPERATIVE

you escalade

we let´s escalade

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to escalade

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was escalading

you were escalading

he/she/it was escalading

we were escalading

they were escalading

PAST PARTICIPLE

escaladed

PAST PERFECT

I had escaladed

you had escaladed

he/she/it had escaladed

we had escaladed

they had escaladed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been escalading

you had been escalading

he/she/it had been escalading

we had been escalading

they had been escalading

PRESENT

I escalade

you escalade

he/she/it escalades

we escalade

they escalade

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am escalading

you are escalading

he/she/it is escalading

we are escalading

they are escalading

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

escalading

PRESENT PERFECT

I have escaladed

you have escaladed

he/she/it has escaladed

we have escaladed

they have escaladed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been escalading

you have been escalading

he/she/it has been escalading

we have been escalading

they have been escalading

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it escalade

SIMPLE PAST

I escaladed

you escaladed

he/she/it escaladed

we escaladed

they escaladed