How to pronounce “error”
Hear how “error (mistake)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | mistake |
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| Syllables | e · rror (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: RROR. |
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| IPA | /e.ˈroɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable with a rolled rr: eh-RROHR, not "AIR-er".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- The rr is rolled: the tip of the tongue flutters against the roof of the mouth.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Fue un error.It was a mistake.
Hay un error en el examen.There's a mistake on the test.
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