How to pronounce armada
Say it like ar-MAH-duh. Armada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- ar
- MAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of armada
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-MAH-duh.
What does armada mean?
- A fleet of warships, especially with reference to the Spanish Armada.
- Any large army or fleet of military vessels.
- A large flock of anything.“An armada of insects attacked us every day at sunset.”
Where does armada come from?
Borrowed from Spanish armada (“fleet, navy”), from Medieval Latin armāta, from the feminine past participle of Latin armō, from arma.
Words that rhyme with armada
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Questions about saying armada
How do you pronounce armada?
Say ar-MAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈmɑdə/. In British English it is /ɑːˈmɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armada?
Armada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: ar · MAH · duh.
Is armada 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 /ɑːˈmɑːdə/ (ah-MAH-duh).