To pronounce "arena", say AR-en-a — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈɹiːnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈɹiːnə/
IPA
"arena" has 3 syllables: ar-en-a. It rhymes with patina and domina, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: erina — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“A large crowd filled the seats of the arena.”
“The arena is grey with white beams.”
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"Arena" has 3 syllables: ar · en · a.
The IPA transcription of "arena" is /əˈɹiːnə/.
Arena: An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).
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