how to pronounce arbor

/ˈɑːɹbɚ/

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arbor is pronounced in two syllables

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ɑː

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An example use of arbor in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… and the arbor day foundation is one that …”

meaning of arbor

Arbor is a tree or shrub that provides shade or shelter.

arbor frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word arbor occurs in english on average 2.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.