How to Pronounce "arbitrary"
word
ˈɑɹbəˌtɹɛɹi/, /ˈɑɹbɪˌtɹɛɹi
AHR-bi-treh-ree
ˈɑːbɪtɹəɹi
AH-bi-truh-ree
Definition
Done without a clear reason, rule, or system; often based on personal choice rather than logic or fairness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹbəˌtɹɛɹi/, /ˈɑɹbɪˌtɹɛɹi
British English
ˈɑːbɪtɹəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHR-bi-treh-ree
UK
AH-bi-truh-ree
Listen in Context
The teacher made an arbitrary decision about the seating arrangement.
Her choice of color seemed arbitrary.
There are arbitrary rules that nobody understands.
He picked an arbitrary number just to fill out the form.