How to pronounce arbs
Say it like ARBZ. Arbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɑrbz/ARBZ
UK British/ɑːbz/AHBZ
- ARBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of arbs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHBZ.
What does arbs mean?
noun
- plural of arb How to pronounce arb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of arb How to pronounce arb
Questions about saying arbs
How do you pronounce arbs?
Say ARBZ. The American pronunciation is /ɑrbz/. In British English it is /ɑːbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbs?
Arbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ARBZ.
Is arbs 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 /ɑːbz/ (AHBZ).