How to Pronounce Erroneous

To pronounce "erroneous", say ERR-on-eous — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “erroneous”

"erroneous" has 3 syllables: err-on-eous. It rhymes with sanctimonious and harmonious, if that helps it stick.

What does erroneous mean?

adjective

  1. Containing an error; inaccurate.

    “His answer to the sum was erroneous.”

  2. Derived from an error.

    “His conclusion was erroneous, since it was based on a false assumption.”

Synonyms

inaccurateincorrectwrongfallaciousfalsefaultyflawedmistaken

Antonyms

errorless

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Words that rhyme with erroneous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sanctimoniousharmoniousacrimoniousparsimoniousfeloniousunceremoniousantoniuspaloniusthelonius

Related words

inaccurateincorrectwrongerrormisconceivedmistakemistakenwrongful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "erroneous"?▾

"Erroneous" has 3 syllables: err · on · eous.

What is the IPA transcription of "erroneous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "erroneous" is /ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/.

What does "erroneous" mean?▾

Erroneous: Containing an error; inaccurate.

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