How to pronounce errata
Say it like eh-RAH-tuh. Errata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
- eh
- RAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Errata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of errata
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: eh-RAH-tuh.
What does errata mean?
- plural of erratum How to pronounce erratum
- An added page in a printed work where errors which are discovered after printing and their corrections (corrigenda) are listed.
- To provide (a published work) with errata.
Where does errata come from?
Borrowed from Latin errāta (“mistaken things, mistakes”), neuter plural of errātus (“mistaken”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with errata
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Questions about saying errata
How do you pronounce errata?
Say eh-RAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈrɑtə/. In British English it is /ɛˈrɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in errata?
Errata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: eh · RAH · tuh.
Is errata pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɛˈrɑːtə/ (eh-RAH-tuh).