How to pronounce arses
Say it like AR-siz. Arses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrsɪz/AR-siz
UK British/ˈɑːsɪz/AH-siz
- AR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arses 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-siz.
What does arses mean?
noun
- plural of arse
- plural of arsis How to pronounce arsis
- third-person singular simple present indicative of arse
Questions about saying arses
How do you pronounce arses?
Say AR-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arses?
Arses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · siz.
Is arses 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 /ˈɑːsɪz/ (AH-siz).