How to Pronounce Warrant

To pronounce "warrant", say WARR-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɔɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɔɹənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/wˈɒɹənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “warrant”

Break "warrant" into 2 beats and lean on "WARR" — that's the stressed one.

What does warrant mean?

noun

  1. Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
  2. Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof.

verb

  1. To protect, keep safe (from danger).
  2. To give (someone) an assurance or guarantee (of something); also, with a double object: to guarantee (someone something).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "warrant"?▾

To pronounce "warrant", say WARR-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɔɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "warrant"?▾

"Warrant" has 2 syllables: warr · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "warrant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "warrant" is /ˈwɔɹənt/.

What does "warrant" mean?▾

Warrant: Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.

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