How to pronounce arbitrariness
Say it like AR-buh-trer-ee-nus. Arbitrariness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrbəˌtrɛrinəs/AR-buh-trer-ee-nus
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- AR
- buh
- trer
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbitrariness 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.
- trerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does arbitrariness mean?
noun
- The quality or state of being arbitrary; the extent to which something is arbitrary.
Where does arbitrariness come from?
From arbitrary + -ness.
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Questions about saying arbitrariness
How do you pronounce arbitrariness?
Say AR-buh-trer-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrbəˌtrɛrinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbitrariness?
Arbitrariness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · buh · trer · ee · nus.