arrest

How to Split "arrest" into Syllables

The word arrest is divided into 2 syllables: arr·est. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• arr — 1st syllable
• est — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of arrest:

• IPA: /əˈɹɛst/

📖 Definitions

1. arrest (countable and uncountable, plural arrests)
2. A check, stop, an act or instance of arresting something.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English arest (noun) and aresten (verb), from Old French areste (noun) and arester (“to stay, stop”, verb), from Vulgar Latin *arrestō, from Latin ad- (“to”) + restō (“to stop, remain behind, stay back”), from re- (“back”) + stō (“to stand”), from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂- (“to stand”), equivalent to ad- +‎ rest. Compare French arrêter (“to stop”). Via German Arrest from Middle French arrest (“arrest”) (French arrêt), derived from the verb a...

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Understanding how to break down arrest into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare arrest with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
arrest	2	arr·est
Arcadia	3	ar-ca-dia
Ariosto	3	a-rio-sto
archaist	1	archaist
arsed	2	ars-ed

🔗 Related Words

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arr, arras, array, Arron, arrow, arrant, arrive, arroyo.