how to pronounce arabesque

/ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk/

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arabesque is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of arabesque in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… k5 arabesque rifle as a raffle prize …”

meanings of arabesque

noun:

An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic Art and architecture.
Elaborate or ornate creations in general.
A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, and the arms outstretched.
An ornate composition, especially for the piano.

arabesque frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word arabesque occurs in english on average 0.3 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.

topics arabesque can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that arabesque can be often used in the following areas:

1) leisure and entertainment;

2) people, society, and culture;