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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

écu

/eɪˈkuː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ecu
IPA
/eɪˈkuː/
4
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A silver coin formerly used in France, with varying values.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French écu. Doublet of scutum, escudo, scudo, and scute.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /eɪˈkuː/

Inflected Forms

écus (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

cardecue escutcheon

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce écu?
The recorded pronunciation is /eɪˈkuː/.
What does écu mean?
A silver coin formerly used in France, with varying values.
Where does écu come from?
It is traced to French.

How to pronounce écu

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