How to pronounce arraignments
Say it like uh-RAYN-munts. Arraignments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYN).
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- uh
- RAYN
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arraignments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arraignments
American and British speakers say arraignments in essentially the same way: /əˈreɪnmənts/ in the US and /əˈreɪnmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAYN-munts.
What does arraignments mean?
- plural of arraignment How to pronounce arraignment
Questions about saying arraignments
How do you pronounce arraignments?
Say uh-RAYN-munts. The American pronunciation is /əˈreɪnmənts/. In British English it is /əˈreɪnmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arraignments?
Arraignments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYN). Broken into parts: uh · RAYN · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say arraignments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈreɪnmənts/ and the British form is /əˈreɪnmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.