How to Pronounce Arrests

To pronounce "arrests", say ARR-ests — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

ARR-ests

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💡 Tip for remembering “arrests”

"arrests" has 2 syllables: arr-ests. It rhymes with attests and suggests, if that helps it stick.

What does arrests mean?

noun

  1. A check, stop, an act or instance of arresting something.
  2. The condition of being stopped, standstill.

verb

  1. To stop the motion of (a person or animal).
  2. To stay, remain.

Synonyms

attractdazzleengageenticeapprehendseizeceasediscontinue

Words that rhyme with arrests

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attestssuggestsbreastsmanifestsrestscontestspestschestsgueststestesprotestswrests

Related words

nabapprehendapprehensiongetcatchholdstoppage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arrests"?▾

"Arrests" has 2 syllables: arr · ests.

What does "arrests" mean?▾

Arrests: A check, stop, an act or instance of arresting something.

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