How to Pronounce "do an errand"
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɛɹənd
DOO an ERR-und
dʉː/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɛɹənd
DOO un ERR-und
Definition
To go somewhere and complete a small task or chore, usually outside the home, like shopping, picking something up, or paying a bill.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɛɹənd
British English
dʉː/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɛɹənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO an ERR-und
UK
DOO un ERR-und
Listen in Context
I need to do an errand before dinner.
She went out to do an errand for her mother.
Can you do an errand for me after school?
I'll be back in 20 minutes—I just have to do an errand.