How to pronounce armament
Say it like AR-muh-munt. Armament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- muh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of armament
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-muh-munt.
What does armament mean?
- A body of forces equipped for war.
- All the cannon and small arms collectively, with their equipments, belonging to a ship or a fortification.
- Any equipment for resistance.
Where does armament come from?
From Latin armāmentum, from armō (“to arm”).
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Questions about saying armament
How do you pronounce armament?
Say AR-muh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrməmənt/. In British English it is /ˈɑːməmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armament?
Armament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · muh · munt.
Is armament 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 /ˈɑːməmənt/ (AH-muh-munt).