How to Pronounce "arraign"
word
ɝˈeɪn
er-AYN
ɐɹˈeɪn
uh-RAIN
Definition
To formally call someone before a court to hear the charges against them and ask for a plea. It is the first step in a criminal trial process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɝˈeɪn
British English
ɐɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
er-AYN
UK
uh-RAIN
Listen in Context
The judge will arraign the suspect this morning.
If you are arraigned, you must plead guilty or not guilty.
She was arraigned on theft charges.
Dozens of protesters were arraigned after the demonstration downtown.