How to pronounce arbalest
Say it like AR-buh-list. Arbalest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- buh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbalest 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 "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arbalest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-buh-list.
What does arbalest mean?
- A steel crossbow.
- A crossbowman who uses an arbalest.
Where does arbalest come from?
From Middle English arblast, from Old French arbaleste (modern arbalète), from Late Latin arcuballista, from Latin arcus + ballista.
Questions about saying arbalest
How do you pronounce arbalest?
Say AR-buh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrbəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɑːbəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbalest?
Arbalest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · buh · list.
Is arbalest 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 /ˈɑːbəlɪst/ (AH-buh-list).