How to Pronounce "arsonists"
word
ˈɑɹsənəsts/, /ˈɑɹsənɪsts
AHR-suh-nists
ˈɑːsənˌɪsts
AA-suh-nists
Definition
People who intentionally set fire to buildings, forests, or other property on purpose, usually illegally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹsənəsts/, /ˈɑɹsənɪsts
British English
ˈɑːsənˌɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHR-suh-nists
UK
AA-suh-nists
Listen in Context
The police arrested two arsonists last night.
The forest fire was started by several arsonists.
Arsonists are dangerous to the community.
They believe the arsonists had planned the attack for weeks.