Type any word!

How to Pronounce "arresting"

word

/ɝˈɛstɪŋ/
uh-RES-ting
/ɐɹˈɛstɪŋ/
uh-RES-ting

Definition

Something 'arresting' is so interesting, beautiful, or unusual that it catches and holds your attention immediately.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ɝˈɛstɪŋ/

British English

/ɐɹˈɛstɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-RES-ting

UK

uh-RES-ting

Listen in Context

The painting was truly arresting.

She wore an arresting red dress.

His arresting voice made everyone listen.

The movie opens with an arresting scene of the city at dawn.