How to Pronounce "arraignment"
word
/ɝˈeɪnmənt/
er-AYN-muhnt
/ɐɹˈeɪnmənt/
uh-AYN-muhnt
Definition
An arraignment is a formal court proceeding where a person accused of a crime hears the official charges and enters a plea (guilty, not guilty, etc.).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɝˈeɪnmənt/
British English
/ɐɹˈeɪnmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
er-AYN-muhnt
UK
uh-AYN-muhnt
Listen in Context
The judge scheduled the arraignment for next week.
He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment.
A lawyer can help prepare you for your arraignment.
He was nervous before his arraignment, but his lawyer calmed him down.