How to pronounce escritoire
Say it like es-krih-TWOR. Escritoire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TWOR).
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- es
- krih
- TWOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escritoire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of escritoire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: es-kree-TWAH.
What does escritoire mean?
- A writing desk with a hinged door that provides the writing surface.
Where does escritoire come from?
From French escritoire, from escrire (“to write”) (obsolete forms of écritoire and écrire, respectively) + -oire (“a tool or object”).
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Questions about saying escritoire
How do you pronounce escritoire?
Say es-krih-TWOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛskrɪˈtwɑr/. In British English it is /ˌɛskriˈtwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escritoire?
Escritoire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TWOR). Broken into parts: es · krih · TWOR.
Is escritoire 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 /ˌɛskriˈtwɑː/ (es-kree-TWAH).