How To Pronounce Error
error
In British English, error is pronounced /ˈer.ə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈer.əʴ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈer.ɚ/.
Error has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Error has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Error
Questions About Error
How do you pronounce error in British English?
In British English, error is pronounced /ˈer.ə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈer.əʴ].
How do you pronounce error in American English?
In American English, error is pronounced /ˈer.ɚ/.
How many syllables are in error?
Error has two syllables, /er/ + /ə/.
Where is the stress in error?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /er/.
Do British and American English pronounce error the same way?
No. British English has /ˈer.ə/ and American English has /ˈer.ɚ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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