How to pronounce arpent
Say it like AR-punt. Arpent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- punt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arpent 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.
- puntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arpent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-punt.
What does arpent mean?
- A premetric French unit of length, having various official measures (from 58 to 72 meters).
- A premetric French unit of area, having various official measures (from 3419 to 5107 square meters).
Where does arpent come from?
From French arpent, from Late Latin arepennis (“surface of a field”), from Gaulish *are-penno- (“end, extremity of a field”), from Proto-Celtic *ɸarekʷennom.
Questions about saying arpent
How do you pronounce arpent?
Say AR-punt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrpənt/. In British English it is /ˈɑːpənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arpent?
Arpent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · punt.
Is arpent 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 /ˈɑːpənt/ (AH-punt).