arson meaning

UK /ˈɑːsən/ US /ˈɑrsən/ 2 syllables

arson (noun): malicious burning to destroy property.

Definition of arson

  1. malicious burning to destroy property
    • the British term for arson is fire-raising

    Synonyms: incendiarism, fire-raising

    Type of: burning

    Related forms: arsonist

How to pronounce arson

arson is pronounced /ˈɑːsən/ in British English and /ˈɑrsən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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