How do you pronounce "arabia"?

In American English: /əˈreɪbiːə/ (uh-RAYB-ee-uh). In British English: /əɹˈeɪbɪə/ (uhr-AYB-i-uh). In Canadian English: /əˈreɪbiːə/ (uh-RAYB-ee-uh). In Australian English: /əɹˈeɪbiə/ (uhr-AYB-ee-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈreɪbiːə/ (uh-RAYB-ee-uh), while in British English it's /əɹˈeɪbɪə/ (uhr-AYB-i-uh).

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arabia

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/əˈreɪbiːə/

uh-RAYB-ee-uh

Syllable Breakdown

əa·reɪbra·iːb·əia

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Last updated: 2026-02-12