How to pronounce armadilla
Say it like ar-muh-DEE-yuh. Armadilla has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE).
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- ar
- muh
- DEE
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armadilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of armadilla
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-muh-DEE-yuh.
What does armadilla mean?
- A small armada.
Where does armadilla come from?
From Spanish armadilla.
Words that rhyme with armadilla
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Questions about saying armadilla
How do you pronounce armadilla?
Say ar-muh-DEE-yuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrməˈdijə/. In British English it is /ˌɑːməˈdiːjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armadilla?
Armadilla has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE). Broken into parts: ar · muh · DEE · yuh.
Is armadilla 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 /ˌɑːməˈdiːjə/ (ah-muh-DEE-yuh).