How to Pronounce "in arrears"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ɝˈɪɹz
in ur-EERZ
ˈɪn/ /ɐɹˈiəz
in uh-REE-uhz
Definition
If a person or organization is "in arrears," they have not paid money that they owe by the required date, especially for things like rent, bills, or loan payments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ɝˈɪɹz
British English
ˈɪn/ /ɐɹˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in ur-EERZ
UK
in uh-REE-uhz
Listen in Context
The company is in arrears on its loan payments.
If you are in arrears with your rent, you may be asked to leave.
Her account is in arrears for two months.
I'm sorry, your fees are in arrears—could you pay the outstanding amount today?