How to pronounce ecarte
Say it like ek-ur-TEH. Ecarte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEH).
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- ek
- ur
- TEH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecarte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- urKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ecarte
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-uh-TEH.
What does ecarte mean?
- A card game for two persons, with 32 cards, ranking K, Q, J, A, 10, 9, 8, 7. Five cards are dealt each player, and the 11th turned as trump. Five points constitute a game.
Where does ecarte come from?
From French écarté.
Words that rhyme with ecarte
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ecarte.
Questions about saying ecarte
How do you pronounce ecarte?
Say ek-ur-TEH. The American pronunciation is /ɛkʌrˈtɛ/. In British English it is /ɛkʌˈtɛ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecarte?
Ecarte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEH). Broken into parts: ek · ur · TEH.
Is ecarte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛkʌˈtɛ/ (ek-uh-TEH).