How to Pronounce "etc"
word
ET-SE-tuh-ruh
ET-SE-tuh-ruh
Definition
'Etc' is short for 'et cetera', a Latin phrase meaning 'and other similar things' or 'and so on'. It is used at the end of a list to show that there are more items like those mentioned.
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ET-SE-tuh-ruh
UK
ET-SE-tuh-ruh
Listen in Context
We need to buy eggs, bread, milk, etc.
She enjoys reading novels, poetry, biographies, etc.
Please clean your room—pick up your toys, books, clothes, etc.
My backpack is full of pens, snacks, chargers, etc—I carry too much stuff.