How to pronounce arp
Say it like ARP. Arp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɑrp/ARP
UK British/ɑːp/AHP
- ARP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of arp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHP.
What does arp mean?
noun
- An arpeggiator.
- An arpeggio.
- The bark of a seal.
Where does arp come from?
Abbreviation of arpeggiator.
Questions about saying arp
How do you pronounce arp?
Say ARP. The American pronunciation is /ɑrp/. In British English it is /ɑːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arp?
Arp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ARP.
Is arp 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 /ɑːp/ (AHP).