How to Pronounce "arresting"
word
/ɝˈɛstɪŋ/
uh-RES-ting
/ɐɹˈɛstɪŋ/
uh-RES-ting
Definition
Something 'arresting' is so interesting, beautiful, or unusual that it catches and holds your attention immediately.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɝˈɛstɪŋ/
British English
/ɐɹˈɛstɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-RES-ting
UK
uh-RES-ting
Listen in Context
The painting was truly arresting.
She wore an arresting red dress.
His arresting voice made everyone listen.
The movie opens with an arresting scene of the city at dawn.