Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arrears

/əˈɹɪə(ɹ)z/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.05 in modern English

Syllables: ar-rears
IPA: /əˈɹɪə(ɹ)z/

7

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of arrear

noun

The state of having outstanding debt or liabilities.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"annuities in arrears"
"Mr Hay had been irregular with his rent at the best, and when he disappeared he was a week in arrears."

Usage

Uncountable

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce arrears?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈɹɪə(ɹ)z/.
What does arrears mean?: plural of arrear

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