how to pronounce эскалатор

/ɪskɐˈɫatər/

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эскалатор is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of эскалатор in a speech by a native speaker of standard russian:

“… конечно потому что эскалатор эта штука …”

meanings of эскалатор

noun:

Escalator (mechanical device).

эскалатор frequency in russian - C2+ level of CEFR

the word эскалатор occurs in russian on average 0.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.