How to Pronounce "send on an errand"
expression
ˈsɛnd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɛɹənd
SEND on an AIR-und
sˈɛnd/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɛɹənd
SEND on an EH-rund
Definition
To ask or tell someone to go out to do a small task, such as buying something or delivering a message.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛnd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɛɹənd
British English
sˈɛnd/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɛɹənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEND on an AIR-und
UK
SEND on an EH-rund
Listen in Context
The teacher sent Tom on an errand during lunch.
Can you send me on an errand to the store?
His mother often sends him on errands after school.
"I'll be back soon, Mom just sent me on an errand for milk."