Start with 'et', like 'pet' without the 'p'.
Move to 'set', emphasize the 's'.
Say 'e' with a short 'i' sound, like in 'sip'.
End with 'ra', rolling lightly on the 'r'.
Forget 'et' before 'cet-e-ra'
Pronounce 'et' as 'it' (it-cet-e-ra)
Drop 'ra' at the end (et-cet-e)
Start with 'it', similar to 'it' in 'hit'.
Move to 'set', emphasize the 's'.
Say 'e' like a short 'i' as in 'silly'.
End with 'ra', roll the 'r' softly.
Forget 'et' before 'cet-e-ra'
Pronounce 'et' as 'at' (at-cet-e-ra)
Drop 'ra' at the end (it-cet-e)
'Etc' has four syllables: et-cet-e-ra.
No, pronounce the 'r' in 'etc' softly.
Yes, 'etc' is the abbreviation of 'et cetera'.
'Etc' means 'and other similar things'.
[ˈɛtɪkɛt]
Manners or rules for polite behavior.
[ɪˈtɜːrnəl]
Lasting forever.
[ˈɛθɪks]
Moral principles.
- different ending sounds.
- different middle and ending sounds.
- different beginning and ending sounds.
Remember it's four syllables: et-cet-e-ra, start with 'et'.
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