How to pronounce errors
Say it like ER-erz. Errors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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US American/ˈɛrɚz/ER-erz
UK British/ˈɛrəz/ER-uz
- ER
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Errors 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of errors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ER-uz.
What does errors mean?
noun
- plural of error How to pronounce error
- third-person singular simple present indicative of error How to pronounce error
Questions about saying errors
How do you pronounce errors?
Say ER-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɛrəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in errors?
Errors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · erz.
Is errors pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛrəz/ (ER-uz).