How to Pronounce "arson"
word
/ˈɑɹsən/
AR-suhn
/ˈɑːsən/
AH-suhn
Definition
The crime of deliberately setting fire to buildings, cars, or other property on purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑɹsən/
British English
/ˈɑːsən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AR-suhn
UK
AH-suhn
Listen in Context
The police are investigating the arson at the school.
Arson is a serious crime in many countries.
The store was destroyed by arson last night.
There have been several arson attacks in the area recently.