# er, err

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ɜː/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### er
*/ɜː/*
Said when hesitating in speech.

### err
*/ɜː/*
To make a mistake.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/er