How to Pronounce Era

To pronounce "era", say ERA — one syllable, IPA /ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “era”

"era" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sclera and para, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: erra — easy to mix up when writing.

What does era mean?

noun

  1. A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year.
  2. A unit of time, smaller than eons and greater than periods.

Synonyms

ageepochperiod

Words that rhyme with era

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scleraparapateraclarataraguayaberaacerramineramascarapara-nairagerah

Related words

epochperiodmomenterestageadventdaycontemporaneous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "era"?▾

"Era" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "era"?▾

The IPA transcription of "era" is /ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/.

What does "era" mean?▾

Era: A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year.

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