How to pronounce arrearage
Say it like uh-REE-rij. Arrearage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- uh
- REE
- rij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrearage 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arrearage
American and British speakers say arrearage in essentially the same way: /əˈrirɪdʒ/ in the US and /əˈriːrɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-REE-rij.
What does arrearage mean?
- The condition of being in arrears.
- An item that is in arrears, as periodic payments on a debt or for taxes.
Where does arrearage come from?
From Middle English arrerage, from Old French arierage (“detriment, legal prejudice”).
Questions about saying arrearage
How do you pronounce arrearage?
Say uh-REE-rij. The American pronunciation is /əˈrirɪdʒ/. In British English it is /əˈriːrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrearage?
Arrearage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: uh · REE · rij.
Do Americans and Brits say arrearage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈrirɪdʒ/ and the British form is /əˈriːrɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.