How to Pronounce “arson

word

/ˈɑɹsən/
AR-suhn
/ˈɑːsən/
AH-suhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɑɹsən/

British English

/ˈɑːsən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

AR-suhn

UK

AH-suhn

Listen in Context

The suspect was arrested for arson after evidence was found.

Insurance won’t cover damage caused by arson.

The police are investigating the arson at the school.

Arson is a serious crime in many countries.