How to pronounce erring
Say it like ER-ing. Erring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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US American/ˈɛrɪŋ/ER-ing
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- ER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erring 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does erring mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of err How to pronounce err
- The act of one who errs; sin.
- present participle and gerund of er How to pronounce er
Where does erring come from?
From the verb err.
Words that rhyme with erring
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Words that sound like erring
Questions about saying erring
How do you pronounce erring?
Say ER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erring?
Erring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · ing.
What words sound the same as erring?
Erring sounds the same as airing in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.