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arrest
Definition:
(nou) the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) (nou) the state of inactivity following an interruption
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈrest
Examples:
The police arrest the kidnappers.
The police arrive and arrest the thieves.
The police arrest him and his cronies.
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Common mistakes of arrest pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-ˈrest." The correct pronunciation in both US and UK is "əˈrɛst." Tip: Focus on emphasizing the second syllable to sound natural.
- Omitting the first syllable: A common mistake is to say "rest" instead of "arrest." This omission changes the word entirely. Tip: Remember to pronounce the initial "a" as "ə" in "arrest" for clarity.
- Pronouncing the "r" too softly: Some may say "a-ˈɛst," softening the "r" sound. In "arrest," the "r" should be pronounced clearly as /r/. Tip: Practice saying "arrest" with a strong "r" to ensure it's distinct.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might mispronounce the vowel in the second syllable, saying "ar-ˈeest." The correct vowel sound is /ɛ/. Tip: Use words like "bed" or "red" to practice the /ɛ/ sound in "arrest."
- Ignoring the final "t": Some may drop the final "t," saying "a-ˈres." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Make sure to articulate the final "t" sound clearly to complete the word "arrest."