How to pronounce arrests
Say it like uh-RESTS. Arrests has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RESTS).
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- uh
- RESTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrests 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.
- RESTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of arrests
American and British speakers say arrests in essentially the same way: /əˈrɛsts/ in the US and /əˈrɛsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RESTS.
What does arrests mean?
- plural of arrest How to pronounce arrest
- third-person singular simple present indicative of arrest How to pronounce arrest
Questions about saying arrests
How do you pronounce arrests?
Say uh-RESTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɛsts/. In British English it is /əˈrɛsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrests?
Arrests has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RESTS). Broken into parts: uh · RESTS.
Do Americans and Brits say arrests the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈrɛsts/ and the British form is /əˈrɛsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.