How to Pronounce Arraignment

To pronounce "arraignment", say ARR-aignm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈɹeɪnmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/əˈɹeɪnmənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “arraignment”

"arraignment" has 3 syllables: arr-aignm-ent. It rhymes with attainment and entertainment, if that helps it stick.

What does arraignment mean?

noun

  1. The formal charging of a defendant with an offense.

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Words that rhyme with arraignment

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attainmententertainmentinfotainmentcontainment

Related words

prosecutionimpeachmentindictmentlawsuitsubpoenajudgementtribunaljudgment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arraignment"?▾

"Arraignment" has 3 syllables: arr · aignm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "arraignment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arraignment" is /əˈɹeɪnmənt/.

What does "arraignment" mean?▾

Arraignment: The formal charging of a defendant with an offense.

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