How Many Syllables In Etc.?
3syllables
Etc. has 3 syllables, et-set-rə. It is a trisyllabic word.
etsetrə
/ˌetˈset.rə/ UK /ˌetˈset.ɚ.ə/ US
Etc. can also be said with 4 syllables (UK /ˌetˈset.ə.rə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, set.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/et.set.rə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Etc.
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | e | t | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Etc. Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌetˈset.rə/ | /ˌetˈset.ɚ.ə/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˌetˈset.ə.rə/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in etc.?
Etc. has 3 syllables, et-set-rə. In British English it is transcribed /ˌetˈset.rə/.
Which syllable is stressed in etc.?
The second syllable, set, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of etc.?
Etc. has the structure VC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide etc. into syllables?
By sound, et.set.rə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.