How to pronounce arraign
Say it like uh-RAYN. Arraign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYN).
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- uh
- RAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arraign pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of arraign
American and British speakers say arraign in essentially the same way: /əˈreɪn/ in the US and /əˈreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAYN.
What does arraign mean?
- To officially charge someone in a court of law.“He was arraigned in Washington, D.C., on the 25th of that month on charges of treason.”
- To call to account, or accuse, before the bar of reason, taste, or any other tribunal.
- Arraignment.
Where does arraign come from?
About the -g- within the word, Etymonline and the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary both agree that it is present by hypercorrection and appears since the 16th century.
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Words that rhyme with arraign
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arraign.
Questions about saying arraign
How do you pronounce arraign?
Say uh-RAYN. The American pronunciation is /əˈreɪn/. In British English it is /əˈreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arraign?
Arraign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYN). Broken into parts: uh · RAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say arraign the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈreɪn/ and the British form is /əˈreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.