How to pronounce erratum
Say it like eh-RAH-tum. Erratum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
- eh
- RAH
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erratum 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.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of erratum
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: eh-RAH-tum.
What does erratum mean?
- A published notice reporting an error belatedly discovered in a previous publication.“When the journal's editors found out about the misreported details, they issued an erratum.”
- An error, especially one in a printed work.
Where does erratum come from?
Borrowed from Latin errātum, neuter of errātus (“mistaken”).
Words that rhyme with erratum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of erratum.
Questions about saying erratum
How do you pronounce erratum?
Say eh-RAH-tum. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈrɑtəm/. In British English it is /ɛˈrɑːtəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erratum?
Erratum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: eh · RAH · tum.
Is erratum 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 /ɛˈrɑːtəm/ (eh-RAH-tum).