How do you pronounce "arid"?

In American English: /ˈærəd/ (AR-uhd). In British English: /ˈæɹɪd/ (AR-id). In Canadian English: /ˈærəd/ (AR-uhd). In Australian English: /ˈaɹɪd/ (AR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈærəd/ (AR-uhd), while in British English it's /ˈæɹɪd/ (AR-id).

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arid

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/ˈærəd/

AR-uhd

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ærar·ədid

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Last updated: 2026-02-12