How to Pronounce Arbiter

To pronounce "arbiter", say ARB-it-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “arbiter”

"arbiter" has 3 syllables: arb-it-er.

What does arbiter mean?

noun

  1. A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them; an arbitrator.
  2. (with of) A person or object having the power of judging and determining, or ordaining, without control; one whose power of deciding and governing is not limited.

    “Television and film, not Vogue and similar magazines, are the arbiters of fashion.”

verb

  1. To act as arbiter.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arbiter"?▾

"Arbiter" has 3 syllables: arb · it · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "arbiter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arbiter" is /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/.

What does "arbiter" mean?▾

Arbiter: A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them; an arbitrator.

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