How to pronounce arraignment
Say it like uh-RAYN-munt. Arraignment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYN).
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- uh
- RAYN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arraignment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arraignment
American and British speakers say arraignment in essentially the same way: /əˈreɪnmənt/ in the US and /əˈreɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAYN-munt.
What does arraignment mean?
- The formal charging of a defendant with an offense; in many jurisdictions it includes their response in the form of a plea, typically as guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
Where does arraignment come from?
From arraign + -ment.
Words that rhyme with arraignment
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Questions about saying arraignment
How do you pronounce arraignment?
Say uh-RAYN-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈreɪnmənt/. In British English it is /əˈreɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arraignment?
Arraignment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYN). Broken into parts: uh · RAYN · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say arraignment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈreɪnmənt/ and the British form is /əˈreɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.