How to Pronounce Arbitrarily

To pronounce "arbitrarily", say ARB-itr-ar-ily — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ARB-itr-ar-ily

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💡 Tip for remembering “arbitrarily”

"arbitrarily" has 4 syllables: arb-itr-ar-ily. It rhymes with warily and wearily, if that helps it stick.

What does arbitrarily mean?

adverb

  1. In an arbitrary manner.

    “The winner was chosen arbitrarily.”

  2. To an arbitrary degree.

    “an arbitrarily large number”

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Words that rhyme with arbitrarily

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warilywearilyprimarilycustomarilyordinarilyextraordinarilynecessarilytemporarilymerrilyunnecessarilyvoluntarilymomentarily

Related words

willy-nillyindiscriminatelyhaphazardlyrandomlyunreasonablyunjustlyunfairlyunjustifiably

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arbitrarily"?▾

"Arbitrarily" has 4 syllables: arb · itr · ar · ily.

What does "arbitrarily" mean?▾

Arbitrarily: In an arbitrary manner.

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