How to pronounce alarum
Say it like uh-LAR-um. Alarum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR).
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US American/əˈlɑrəm/uh-LAR-um
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- uh
- LAR
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alarum 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does alarum mean?
noun
- A danger signal or warning.
- A call to arms.
Where does alarum come from?
From Middle English alarom, from Old Italian all'arme (“to arms, to the weapons”), from Latin arma, armorum (“weapons”).
Questions about saying alarum
How do you pronounce alarum?
Say uh-LAR-um. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alarum?
Alarum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR). Broken into parts: uh · LAR · um.