How to pronounce arsonists
Say it like AR-suh-nusts. Arsonists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- suh
- nusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arsonists 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.
- nustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arsonists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-suh-nusts.
What does arsonists mean?
- plural of arsonist How to pronounce arsonist
Questions about saying arsonists
How do you pronounce arsonists?
Say AR-suh-nusts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrsənəsts/. In British English it is /ˈɑːsənəsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arsonists?
Arsonists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · suh · nusts.
Is arsonists 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 /ˈɑːsənəsts/ (AH-suh-nusts).