Here is the pronunciation guide for "erroneous:" American Pronunciation: /ɪˈroʊniəs/ Breakdown: ih-ROH-nee-uhs British Pronunciation: /ɪˈrəʊniəs/ Breakdown: ih-ROH-nee-uhs To pronounce this word correctly, start with the first syllable "ih," which is a short monophthongal vowel sound similar to the "i" in "sit" or "in." Next, move to the second syllable "ROH," which is a longer monophthongal vowel sound similar to the "o" in "no" or "so." The third syllable "nee" is pronounced like "knee" with a short "e" sound. The final syllable "uhs" is pronounced with a short "uh" sound, similar to the "a" in "around" or "about." Put together, the word is pronounced "ih-ROH-nee-uhs" with the emphasis on the second syllable.

Form: Adjective Definition: Containing errors; incorrect; mistaken. Example 1: The article was full of erroneous facts and had to be retracted. Example 2: The teacher marked the student's answer as erroneous because it did not follow the prompt. Example 3: The erroneous belief that all snakes are venomous is a common misconception. Example 4: The company's financial report contained an erroneous calculation, causing confusion among investors. Example 5: It is important to fact-check information from unreliable sources to avoid spreading erroneous information.