How to pronounce arb
Say it like ARB. Arb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɑrb/ARB
UK British/ɑːb/AHB
- ARB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of arb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHB.
What does arb mean?
noun
- The act of or potential for arbitrage.
- One who engages in arbitrage; an arbitrageur.
- An arboretum.
- To engage in arbitrage.
Questions about saying arb
How do you pronounce arb?
Say ARB. The American pronunciation is /ɑrb/. In British English it is /ɑːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arb?
Arb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ARB.
Is arb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːb/ (AHB).