How to pronounce etcetera
Say it like ET-set-uh-ruh. Etcetera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ET).
- ET
- set
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etcetera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of etcetera
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: it-SET-uh-ruh.
What does etcetera mean?
- Alternative form of et cetera.
Where does etcetera come from?
From Latin et cetera (“etc.: and the other things”).
Words that sound like etcetera
- etc
Questions about saying etcetera
How do you pronounce etcetera?
Say ET-set-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛtˌsɛtərə/. In British English it is /ɪtˈsɛtərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etcetera?
Etcetera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ET). Broken into parts: ET · set · uh · ruh.
Is etcetera pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɪtˈsɛtərə/ (it-SET-uh-ruh).
What words sound the same as etcetera?
Etcetera sounds the same as etc in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.