How to Pronounce Error

To pronounce "error", say ERR-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “error”

"error" has 2 syllables: err-or. It rhymes with snarer and carer, if that helps it stick.

What does error mean?

noun

  1. The state, quality, or condition of being wrong.
  2. A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately.

verb

  1. To function improperly due to an error, especially accompanied by error message.

    “Remove that line of code and the script should stop erroring there.”

  2. To show or contain an error or fault.

    “The block transmission errored near the start and could not be received.”

Synonyms

blooperblunderboo-boodefectfaultfaux pasflubflufferr

Words that rhyme with error

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snarercarerseafarerstandard-bearersparerstarerscarerfairerairerfarerwearer

Related words

erroneousnessmistakewrongdoingmisplayfaulterroneousinaccuratemisapprehension

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "error"?▾

"Error" has 2 syllables: err · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "error"?▾

The IPA transcription of "error" is /ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/.

What does "error" mean?▾

Error: The state, quality, or condition of being wrong.

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