How to pronounce "arraigns" in English
əˈɹeɪnz
ə·RAYNZ
Primary stress: RAYNZ
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Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
RAYNZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("RAYNZ"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: The "g" combined with "n" in "arraigns" is unvoiced.
How Native Speakers Say It: Produce only the /n/ consonant sound. Pronouncing a hard /g/ is a telltale sign of non-native disfluency.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "arraigns" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "arraigns is" sounds like "arraigns-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "arraigns" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Here, in Job, it's a man who arraigns God and yet, Job asserts, since God is God and not a human adversary, there's really no fair way for”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
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Here, in Job, it's a man who arraigns God and yet, Job asserts, since God is God and not a human adversary, there's really no fair way for
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1 clipThe English word “arraigns” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əˈɹeɪnz (phonetic respelling: ə-RAYNZ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ə · RAYNZ), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (RAYNZ). Grammatically, “arraigns” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “arraigns” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
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Definition & Meaning: “arraigns”
- To officially charge someone in a court of law.
- To call to account, or accuse, before the bar of reason, taste, or any other tribunal.
- Arraignment.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He was arraigned in Washington, D.C., on the 25th of that month on charges of treason.”
- “They will not dare to arraign you for want of knowledge.”
- “Here, in Job, it's a man who arraigns God and yet, Job asserts, since God is God and not a human adversary, there's really no fair way for”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “arraigns”
- Pronunciation:
- ə-RAYNZ
- Syllables:
- ə · RAYNZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- ar · raigns
- Primary stress:
- RAYNZ
- IPA:
- əˈɹeɪnz
- Hear it in context
- arraigns
Synonyms: “arraigns”
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Words that Rhyme with “arraigns”
-eɪnzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"arraigns" (⁄əˈɹeɪnz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "arraigns" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about arraigns
How do you pronounce “arraigns”?
“arraigns” is pronounced ⁄əˈɹeɪnz⁄ (ə-RAYNZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “arraigns”?
“arraigns” has 2 syllables: ə · RAYNZ.
Where is the stress in “arraigns”?
The primary stress in “arraigns” is on “RAYNZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “arraigns” mean?
To officially charge someone in a court of law.
How can I hear “arraigns” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “arraigns”?
The "g" combined with "n" in "arraigns" is unvoiced. Produce only the /n/ consonant sound. Pronouncing a hard /g/ is a telltale sign of non-native disfluency.