How to pronounce arraigning
Say it like uh-RAY-ning. Arraigning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- uh
- RAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arraigning 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arraigning
American and British speakers say arraigning in essentially the same way: /əˈreɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈreɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAY-ning.
What does arraigning mean?
Words that rhyme with arraigning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arraigning.
Questions about saying arraigning
How do you pronounce arraigning?
Say uh-RAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /əˈreɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈreɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arraigning?
Arraigning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: uh · RAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say arraigning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈreɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈreɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.