How to pronounce arresting
Say it like uh-RES-ting. Arresting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES).
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- uh
- RES
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arresting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arresting
American and British speakers say arresting in essentially the same way: /əˈrɛstɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈrɛstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RES-ting.
What does arresting mean?
- commanding attention“an arresting drawing of people turning into animals”“a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten”
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Words that rhyme with arresting
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Questions about saying arresting
How do you pronounce arresting?
Say uh-RES-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɛstɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈrɛstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arresting?
Arresting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RES). Broken into parts: uh · RES · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say arresting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈrɛstɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈrɛstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.