How to pronounce alarms
Say it like uh-LARMZ. Alarms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARMZ).
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US American/əˈlɑrmz/uh-LARMZ
UK British/əˈlɑːmz/uh-LAHMZ
- uh
- LARMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alarms 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.
- LARMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alarms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LAHMZ.
What does alarms mean?
noun
- plural of alarm How to pronounce alarm
- third-person singular simple present indicative of alarm How to pronounce alarm
Questions about saying alarms
How do you pronounce alarms?
Say uh-LARMZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑrmz/. In British English it is /əˈlɑːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alarms?
Alarms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LARMZ). Broken into parts: uh · LARMZ.
Is alarms 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 /əˈlɑːmz/ (uh-LAHMZ).