How to pronounce arab
Say it like AR-ub. Arab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- ub
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arab
American and British speakers say arab in essentially the same way: /ˈærəb/ in the US and /ˈærəb/ in the UK.
British respelling: AR-ub.
Other ways to say arab
Arab also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AY-rub /ˈeɪrəb/
What does arab mean?
- billion (sense 1); 1,000,000,000; or with Indian digit grouping, 1,00,00,00,000.
Questions about saying arab
How do you pronounce arab?
Say AR-ub. The American pronunciation is /ˈærəb/. In British English it is /ˈærəb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arab?
Arab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ub.
Do Americans and Brits say arab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈærəb/ and the British form is /ˈærəb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.