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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'er' sound, similar to 'air' but shorter.
Emphasize the 'r' by curling your tongue back slightly.
End with 'uhnd', where 'a' is short and 'nd' is soft.
pronouncing with an extra syllable (er-ran-d)
misplacing the stress on the second syllable (err-and)
changing the 'a' sound to 'o' (er-rond)
Start with a short 'e', similar to 'air' but without a long sound.
Make sure the tongue is slightly pulled back for the 'r'.
Finish with a soft 'uhnd', ensuring the 'a' stays short.
adding another syllable (er-ran-d)
putting stress on the wrong syllable (err-and)
using a longer 'a' sound (er-raand)
The 'r' is crucial for correct pronunciation; missing it makes the word unclear.
Yes, the stress is on the first syllable. Incorrect stress changes the word's sound.
The difference is mainly in the vowel sound and stress placement.
A short trip to accomplish a specific task.
/ˈmɛsəndʒər/
Someone who carries messages.
/rʌn/
To move using your legs at a speed faster than walking.
/tæsk/
A piece of work to be done.
- 'err-' vs 'mess-' contrast with different vowel and stress.
- Multi-syllabic vs. mono-syllabic with different vowel sounds.
- Multi-syllabic versus mono-syllabic, note different stress pattern.
Ensure your tongue curls back slightly to pronounce 'r' properly.
Proper stress aids in being understood; emphasize the first part of 'errand'.
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