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er

Pronunciation: [/ɜː/]

Word

Learn how to use er in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “pause or hesitation”

(interjection) used as a filler sound when pausing, hesitating, or expressing uncertainty

Example

Um, I think we should go this way.

Example

I don't, er, know where I put my keys.

Example

Er, can you repeat that last part?

Context: “unit of measurement”

(noun) a unit of measurement equal to one-twelfth of a foot, used for measuring length or height

Example

The shelf is 3 feet and 2 er inches long.

Example

The marker is not er inches wide; it's too thin.

Example

How many er are there in a foot?

How to pronounce er

Pronunciation: [/ɜː/]

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