How to Pronounce "under arrest"
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ɝˈɛst
UN-der uh-REST
ˈʌndɐ/ /ɐɹˈɛst
UN-duh uh-REST
Definition
If someone is 'under arrest', the police have officially taken them into custody because they are suspected of committing a crime.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ɝˈɛst
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /ɐɹˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der uh-REST
UK
UN-duh uh-REST
Listen in Context
You are under arrest.
The man was under arrest for theft.
She is now under arrest.
If you try to run, you’ll be under arrest for resisting.