To pronounce "arrear", say ARR-ear — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈɹɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈɹɪə/
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"arrear" has 2 syllables: arr-ear. It rhymes with arear, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: arear — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Arrear" has 2 syllables: arr · ear.
The IPA transcription of "arrear" is /əˈɹɪə/.
Arrear: Work to be done, obligation.
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