arraign

How to Split "arraign" into Syllables

The word arraign is divided into 2 syllables: ar·raign. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ar — 1st syllable
• raign — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of arraign:

• IPA: /əˈɹeɪn/

📖 Definitions

1. arraign (third-person singular simple present arraigns, present participle arraigning, simple past and past participle arraigned)
2. To call to account, or accuse, before the bar of reason, taste, or any other tribunal.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English areynen (“to interrogate, arraign, reprimand”), from Anglo-Norman areiner, arener, from Old French araisnier, areisnier, aresnier (“to speak to, address; accuse (in a law court)”) (whence modern French arraisonner (“to verify cargo, to arraign”)), from Vulgar Latin *arratiōnāre, from Latin adratiōnāre, from ad (“to”) +‎ *ratiōnāre (“to reason, talk reasonably, talk”), from ratiō (“reason, reasoning, discourse”), from rat-, past-participle stem...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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

Compare arraign with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
arraign	2	ar·raign
Arizona	4	a-ri-zo-na
Araucanian	4	a-rau-ca-nian
argon	2	ar-gon
arson	2	ar-son

🔗 Related Words

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