Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

erred

/ɜːd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.81 in modern English

Syllables: erred
IPA: /ɜːd/

6

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of err

adj

mistaken; erroneous

verb

simple past and past participle of er

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ɜːd/
British English: /ɜːd/

Inflected Forms

more erred (comparative) most erred (superlative)

Homonyms

aired (fair–fur merger)

Rhymes With

compared prepared shared scared declared cared aired paired repaired haired impaired spared

Questions

How do you pronounce erred?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɜːd/.
What does erred mean?: simple past and past participle of err
Where does erred come from?: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

How to pronounce erred

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