How to pronounce alarming
Say it like uh-LAR-ming. Alarming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR).
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- uh
- LAR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alarming 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.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alarming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LAH-ming.
What does alarming mean?
- frightening because of an awareness of danger
Words that rhyme with alarming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alarming.
Questions about saying alarming
How do you pronounce alarming?
Say uh-LAR-ming. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈlɑːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alarming?
Alarming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR). Broken into parts: uh · LAR · ming.
Is alarming 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 /əˈlɑːmɪŋ/ (uh-LAH-ming).