How to pronounce erroneous
Say it like eh-ROH-nee-us. Erroneous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
- eh
- ROH
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erroneous 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of erroneous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-ROH-nee-us.
What does erroneous mean?
- Containing an error; inaccurate.“His answer to the sum was erroneous.”
- Derived from an error.“His conclusion was erroneous, since it was based on a false assumption.”
- Mistaken.“Her choice at the line-up proved to be erroneous, as she had only seen the mugger for an instant.”
Where does erroneous come from?
From late Middle English erroneous, from Middle French erroneux, from Latin erroneus.
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Words that rhyme with erroneous
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Questions about saying erroneous
How do you pronounce erroneous?
Say eh-ROH-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈroʊniəs/. In British English it is /ɪˈrəʊniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erroneous?
Erroneous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: eh · ROH · nee · us.
Is erroneous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪˈrəʊniəs/ (ih-ROH-nee-us).