I know what this word means but do not know how to say it.
2007-09-12 04:41:21 · 3 answers · asked by bonbon857 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
etui
Pronunciation: \ā-twē\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural etuis
Etymology: French étui
Date: 1611
: a small ornamental case
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2007-09-12 05:19:38 · answer #1 · answered by The Corinthian 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A-twee with with a long "a" sound as in "ate" and the accent on the "twee" is the correct pronunciation. It is how the French pronounce it.
I don't know who gave me the thumb, but this IS the correct pronunciation, so keep your thumb to yourself.
2007-09-12 05:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by ♂ ♫ Timberwolf 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a-two-ee...with a long a sound in front.
2007-09-12 04:45:38 · answer #3 · answered by LK 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋