To pronounce "etc", say ETC — one syllable, IPA /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/
IPA
"etc" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with etcetera and cetera, if that helps it stick.
adverb
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"Etc" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "etc" is /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/.
Etc: Alternative form of etc.
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