How to pronounce arm
Say it like ARM. Arm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɑrm/ARM
UK British/ɑːm/AHM
- ARM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of arm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHM.
What does arm mean?
noun
- a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
- any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm“the arm of the record player”“an arm of the sea”
- any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting“he was licensed to carry a weapon”
- prepare oneself for a military confrontation“The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East”“troops are building up on the Iraqi border”
- supply with arms“The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- disarm
Words that rhyme with arm
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Questions about saying arm
How do you pronounce arm?
Say ARM. The American pronunciation is /ɑrm/. In British English it is /ɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arm?
Arm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ARM.
Is arm 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 /ɑːm/ (AHM).