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er

The correct spelling is er.

How to pronounce er

/ɜː/
verb

IPA: /ɜː/

Say it like: Er

The correct spelling is er. To utter the word "er" when hesitating in speech, found in the phrase um and er. For example: "He ummed and erred his way through the presentation."

Usage Examples

He ummed and erred his way through the presentation.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To utter the word "er" when hesitating in speech, found in the phrase um and er.

interjection

  1. 1.Said when hesitating in speech.

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