How to pronounce etagere
Say it like ay-tuh-ZHAIR. Etagere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZHAIR).
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- ay
- tuh
- ZHAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etagere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZHAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of etagere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-tuh-ZHAIR.
What does etagere mean?
- A piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying ornaments.
Where does etagere come from?
Borrowed from French étagère, from Old Occitan estagiera (modern Occitan estatgiera).
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Questions about saying etagere
How do you pronounce etagere?
Say ay-tuh-ZHAIR. The American pronunciation is /eɪtəˈʒɛr/. In British English it is /eɪtəˈʒɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etagere?
Etagere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZHAIR). Broken into parts: ay · tuh · ZHAIR.
Is etagere 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 /eɪtəˈʒɛə/ (ay-tuh-ZHAIR).