How to pronounce arrested
Say it like uh-RES-tid. Arrested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES).
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- uh
- RES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrested 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.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arrested
American and British speakers say arrested in essentially the same way: /əˈrɛstɪd/ in the US and /əˈrɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RES-tid.
What does arrested mean?
- simple past and past participle of arrest How to pronounce arrest
- Having been stopped or prevented from developing; terminated prematurely.
- Having been placed under arrest, or having been charged with a crime.
Words that rhyme with arrested
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arrested.
Questions about saying arrested
How do you pronounce arrested?
Say uh-RES-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɛstɪd/. In British English it is /əˈrɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrested?
Arrested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES). Broken into parts: uh · RES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say arrested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈrɛstɪd/ and the British form is /əˈrɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.