How to pronounce alarmed
Say it like uh-LARMD. Alarmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARMD).
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- uh
- LARMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alarmed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LARMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alarmed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LAHMD.
What does alarmed mean?
- simple past and past participle of alarm How to pronounce alarm
- Having an alarm fitted.“This door is alarmed.”
- Worried; anxious; panicky.“I'm extremely alarmed about the army outside my house.”
Words that rhyme with alarmed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alarmed.
Questions about saying alarmed
How do you pronounce alarmed?
Say uh-LARMD. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑrmd/. In British English it is /əˈlɑːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alarmed?
Alarmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARMD). Broken into parts: uh · LARMD.
Is alarmed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈlɑːmd/ (uh-LAHMD).