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How to pronounce et al

et al
/et æl/

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Et al, sound by sound

/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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Et al is pronounced /et æl/ in American English.

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