er
nounHow many syllables in er?
There is 1 syllable in the word er.How to pronounce er:
Definition of er:
- er (noun):
- a person who is regarded as a disgrace or failure by his or her family or peer group
- noun. a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment.
Synonyms for er:
atomic number 68
black sheep
bludger
emergency room
erbium
good-for-nothing
idler
layabout
loafer
loser
piker
skiver
wastrel
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