DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
de-escalate
/dɛ_'ɛskə,leɪt/ · dɛɛskəleɪt
De-escalate has 3 syllables: de-es · ca · late.
de-es
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ca
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late
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verb. Reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of.
verb. Diminish in size, scope, or intensity.
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