How do you pronounce "arab"?

In American English: /ˈærəb/ (AR-uhb). In British English: /ˈæɹəb/ (AR-uhb). In Canadian English: /ˈærəb/ (AR-uhb). In Australian English: /ˈaɹəb/ (AR).

Is "arab" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈærəb/ (AR-uhb), while in British English it's /ˈæɹəb/ (AR-uhb).

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arab

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/ˈærəb/

AR-uhb

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ærar·əbab

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Last updated: 2026-02-12