How to Pronounce “err”

American (US)

/er/

British (UK)

/er/

verb — To make a mistake or be incorrect.

Example: It is better to err on the side of caution.

Synonyms: blunder, misjudge

What does "err" mean?

err (verb): To make a mistake or be incorrect. For example — It is better to err on the side of caution.

How do you pronounce "err" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "err", /er/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.

What is the IPA transcription of "err"?

/er/ in American English, /er/ in British English.

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Cambridge C1/C2 Pronunciation — What Examiners Score in Speaking

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