How to pronounce errant
Say it like ER-unt. Errant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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- ER
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Errant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of errant
American and British speakers say errant in essentially the same way: /ˈɛrənt/ in the US and /ˈɛrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ER-unt.
What does errant mean?
- Straying from the proper course or standard, or outside established limits.
- Roving around; wandering.
- Prone to erring or making errors; misbehaving.“We ran down the street in pursuit of the errant dog.”
- A knight-errant.
Where does errant come from?
Doublet of arrant.
Words that rhyme with errant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of errant.
Questions about saying errant
How do you pronounce errant?
Say ER-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrənt/. In British English it is /ˈɛrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in errant?
Errant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say errant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛrənt/ and the British form is /ˈɛrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.