How to pronounce arrant
Say it like AR-unt. Arrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrant 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 "a" in cat.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arrant
American and British speakers say arrant in essentially the same way: /ˈærənt/ in the US and /ˈærənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AR-unt.
What does arrant mean?
- Complete; downright; utter.“an arrant knave arrant nonsense”
- Very bad; despicable.
Where does arrant come from?
The original sense was sense 3 (“roving around, wandering”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying arrant
How do you pronounce arrant?
Say AR-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈærənt/. In British English it is /ˈærənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrant?
Arrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say arrant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈærənt/ and the British form is /ˈærənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.