How to pronounce arbor
Say it like AR-ber. Arbor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbor 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of arbor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-buh.
What does arbor mean?
- A shady sitting place or pergola usually in a park or garden, surrounded by climbing shrubs, vines or other vegetation.
- A grove of trees.
- An axis or shaft supporting a rotating part on a lathe.
- A bar for supporting cutting tools.
- A spindle of a wheel.
Where does arbor come from?
From Middle English arbour, erbour, from Old French erbier (“field, meadow, kitchen garden”), from erbe (“grass, herb”), from Latin herba (“grass, herb”) (English herb).
Words that rhyme with arbor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arbor.
Questions about saying arbor
How do you pronounce arbor?
Say AR-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbor?
Arbor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ber.
Is arbor 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 /ˈɑːbə/ (AH-buh).