How to Pronounce "ecru"
word
EK-roo
EK-roo
Definition
A very light beige or pale yellowish-brown color, similar to unbleached linen. Often used to describe fabrics, clothes, or paint colors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛkɹu
British English
ˈɛkɹuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EK-roo
UK
EK-roo
Listen in Context
She wore an ecru dress to the party.
The sofa is covered in ecru fabric.
I painted the walls ecru for a soft look.
Those ecru curtains really brighten up the room, don’t they?