How to pronounce arbitration
Say it like ar-bih-TRAY-shun. Arbitration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAY).
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- ar
- bih
- TRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbitration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arbitration
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-bih-TRAY-shun.
What does arbitration mean?
- (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
- the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment“they submitted their disagreement to arbitration”
Where does arbitration come from?
From Middle English arbitracion, borrowed from Old French arbitration, from Latin arbitratio, from arbitrari (“to arbitrate, judge”); see arbitrate.
Words that rhyme with arbitration
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Questions about saying arbitration
How do you pronounce arbitration?
Say ar-bih-TRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrbɪˈtreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɑːbɪˈtreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbitration?
Arbitration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAY). Broken into parts: ar · bih · TRAY · shun.
Is arbitration 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 /ˌɑːbɪˈtreɪʃən/ (ah-bih-TRAY-shun).