How to pronounce arbitrates
Say it like AR-bih-trayts. Arbitrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- bih
- trayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbitrates 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.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- traytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of arbitrates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-bih-trayts.
What does arbitrates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of arbitrate How to pronounce arbitrate
Questions about saying arbitrates
How do you pronounce arbitrates?
Say AR-bih-trayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrbɪˌtreɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɑːbɪˌtreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbitrates?
Arbitrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · bih · trayts.
Is arbitrates 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 /ˈɑːbɪˌtreɪts/ (AH-bih-trayts).