How to pronounce arsenal
Say it like AR-suh-nul. Arsenal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- suh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arsenal 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 "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arsenal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-suh-nul.
What does arsenal mean?
- all the weapons and equipment that a country has
- a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms
- a place where arms are manufactured
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Questions about saying arsenal
How do you pronounce arsenal?
Say AR-suh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrsənəl/. In British English it is /ˈɑːsənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arsenal?
Arsenal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · suh · nul.
Is arsenal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːsənəl/ (AH-suh-nul).