How to Pronounce "arras"
word
ˈæɹəs
AIR-us
ɐɹˈæz
uh-RAZ
Definition
In some Spanish-speaking cultures, 'arras' are special coins given as a symbol of prosperity and commitment, often during a wedding ceremony.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɹəs
British English
ɐɹˈæz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AIR-us
UK
uh-RAZ
Listen in Context
The bride and groom exchanged the arras during the ceremony.
There are thirteen arras in the wedding tradition.
The priest blessed the arras before handing them to the couple.
It's common in Hispanic weddings for the groom to give the bride the arras as a promise of a prosperous life together.