How to Pronounce Erratic

To pronounce "erratic", say ERR-at-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈɹætɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪˈɹætɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “erratic”

"erratic" has 3 syllables: err-at-ic. It rhymes with enigmatic and pragmatic, if that helps it stick.

What does erratic mean?

noun

  1. A rock moved from one location to another, usually by a glacier.
  2. Anything that has erratic characteristics.

adjective

  1. Unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent

    “Henry has been getting erratic scores on his tests: 40% last week, but 98% this week.”

  2. Deviating from normal opinions or actions; eccentric; odd.

    “erratic conduct”

Synonyms

dropstone

Antonyms

consistent

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Words that rhyme with erratic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enigmaticpragmaticecstaticemblematicaxiomaticemphaticstaticmelodramaticdogmaticidiosyncraticautocraticproblematic

Related words

fickleunsettledtemperamentalundependableunreliablechangefulwanderingchangeable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "erratic"?▾

"Erratic" has 3 syllables: err · at · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "erratic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "erratic" is /ɪˈɹætɪk/.

What does "erratic" mean?▾

Erratic: A rock moved from one location to another, usually by a glacier.

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