How to Pronounce "arbiter"
word
ˈɑɹbɪtɝ
AHR-bi-ter
ˈɑːbɪtɐ
AH-bi-tuh
Definition
An arbiter is a person or organization who has the power to settle a disagreement or decide what is right, especially in an argument or competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹbɪtɝ
British English
ˈɑːbɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHR-bi-ter
UK
AH-bi-tuh
Listen in Context
The teacher acted as an arbiter during the classroom dispute.
The arbiter decided who won the contest.
In some situations, a lawyer can be an arbiter.
Social media has become the modern arbiter of popularity.