How to Pronounce Erratically

To pronounce "erratically", say ERR-at-ic-ally — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈɹæt.ɪk.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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11

Letters

/ɪˈɹæt.ɪk.li/

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💡 Tip for remembering “erratically”

"erratically" has 4 syllables: err-at-ic-ally. It rhymes with emphatically and systematically, if that helps it stick.

What does erratically mean?

adverb

  1. In an erratic manner; unsteadily or randomly, unpredictably.

    “When I saw the other driver weaving erratically across the road, I decided to keep my distance.”

Words that rhyme with erratically

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

emphaticallysystematicallypragmaticallyecstaticallyautomaticallyfanaticallydogmaticallydramaticallydemocraticallydiplomaticallymathematicallythematically

Related words

unpredictablyirregularlyunevenlyillegallyunpredictivelyerrantlyunstablyunrhythmically

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "erratically"?▾

"Erratically" has 4 syllables: err · at · ic · ally.

What is the IPA transcription of "erratically"?▾

The IPA transcription of "erratically" is /ɪˈɹæt.ɪk.li/.

What does "erratically" mean?▾

Erratically: In an erratic manner; unsteadily or randomly, unpredictably.

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