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error

Definition:

(nou) a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention (nou) inadvertent incorrectness (nou) a misconception resulting from incorrect information (nou) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed (nou) departure from what is ethically acceptable (nou) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer (nou) part of a statement that is not correct

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈerə

Examples:

The error led the government to instruct in a wrong way.

The BBC got it wrong and the Wikipedia does not need to propagate the error.

The postcode error is just carelessness as I filled in the wrong one first.

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Common mistakes of error pronunciation

Stress placement: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "er-ˈror" instead of the correct "ˈer-ər". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
Vowel sound confusion: The first vowel sound can be mispronounced. Instead of the correct "ˈer" (as in "air"), some might say "ˈɛr" (as in "air"). Tip: Practice saying "air" to get the correct vowel sound.
Ending sound omission: Some speakers may drop the "r" sound at the end, saying "ˈerə" instead of "ˈer-ər". Tip: Focus on clearly pronouncing the "r" at the end to avoid this mistake.
Overemphasis on the second syllable: Learners might overemphasize the second syllable, resulting in "er-ˈROR". Tip: Ensure that the first syllable is stronger than the second to maintain the correct rhythm.
Mixing up with similar words: Some confuse "error" with "err" (pronounced "ˈer") or "aero" (pronounced "ˈeəroʊ"). Tip: Pay attention to the number of syllables and vowel sounds to distinguish between these words.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "error" in American English?

In American English, "error" is pronounced as /ˈɛrər/. The stress is on the first syllable, making it sound like "AIR-er."

What is the British pronunciation of "error"?

In British English, "error" is also pronounced as /ˈɛrə/. The first syllable is stressed, but the second syllable has a more pronounced schwa sound, making it sound like "AIR-uh."

How many syllables are in the word "error"?

The word "error" has two syllables. You can break it down as "er" and "ror," with the primary stress on the first syllable.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "error"?

Yes, a common mistake is misplacing the stress or altering the vowel sounds. Make sure to emphasize the first syllable and keep the second syllable short and light.