How to pronounce Armageddon
Say it like ar-muh-GHED-un. Armageddon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHED).
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- ar
- muh
- GHED
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armageddon 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.
- GHEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Armageddon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-muh-GHED-un.
What does Armageddon mean?
- A catastrophic or great conflict, especially one regarded as likely to destroy the human race or the world; (loosely) the end of the world.
- A type of chess game, usually played when a match would otherwise end in a draw, where black wins drawn games and white is given more time as compensation.
Words that rhyme with Armageddon
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Questions about saying Armageddon
How do you pronounce Armageddon?
Say ar-muh-GHED-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrməˈɡɛdən/. In British English it is /ˌɑːməˈɡɛdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Armageddon?
Armageddon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHED). Broken into parts: ar · muh · GHED · un.
Is Armageddon 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 /ˌɑːməˈɡɛdən/ (ah-muh-GHED-un).