How to Pronounce "arrears"
word
ɝˈɪɹz
er-EERZ
ɐɹˈiəz
uh-REERZ
Definition
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier, especially in regular payments like rent or bills.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɝˈɪɹz
British English
ɐɹˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
er-EERZ
UK
uh-REERZ
Listen in Context
His rent is three months in arrears.
We must pay the arrears on our electricity bill.
If you have arrears, you may receive a warning letter.
Many customers fell into arrears during the pandemic.