How to Pronounce "arrant"
word
ˈæɹənt
AIR-uhnt
ˈæɹənt
AIR-uhnt
Definition
Used to emphasize that something or someone is extremely bad, shameless, or obvious—such as in 'arrant nonsense', meaning complete nonsense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɹənt
British English
ˈæɹənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-uhnt
UK
AIR-uhnt
Listen in Context
That was arrant nonsense.
He is an arrant liar.
She showed arrant disrespect to her teacher.
People called him an arrant fool after the scandal.