Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'er

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.24 in modern English

Syllables: 'er
IPA

2

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

pron

Pronunciation spelling of her.

Etymology

A representation of the pronunciation of her by a speaker whose dialect lacks the voiceless glottal fricative or transition ([h]).

Phrases

the arse is gone right out of 'er -'er

Frequently Paired Words

-'er 'em 'im

Questions

What does 'er mean?: Pronunciation spelling of her.
Where does 'er come from?: A representation of the pronunciation of her by a speaker whose dialect lacks the voiceless glottal fricative or transition ([h]).

How to pronounce 'er

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