How to Pronounce Arraigning

To pronounce "arraigning", say ARR-aign-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈɹeɪnɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈɹeɪnɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “arraigning”

"arraigning" has 3 syllables: arr-aign-ing.

What does arraigning mean?

verb

  1. To officially charge someone in a court of law.

    “He was arraigned in Washington, D.C., on the 25th of that month on charges of treason.”

  2. To call to account, or accuse, before the bar of reason, taste, or any other tribunal.

noun

  1. An arraignment.

Related words

rearraignmentarrestationarrestarrestmentaccusationchargeapprehensiondenunciation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arraigning"?▾

"Arraigning" has 3 syllables: arr · aign · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "arraigning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arraigning" is /əˈɹeɪnɪŋ/.

What does "arraigning" mean?▾

Arraigning: To officially charge someone in a court of law.

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