How to pronounce armamentarium
Say it like ar-muh-mun-TER-ee-um. Armamentarium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER).
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- ar
- muh
- mun
- TER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armamentarium 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of armamentarium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-muh-mun-TAIR-ee-um.
What does armamentarium mean?
- All of the equipment available for carrying out a task, especially all the equipment used by a physician in the practice of medicine.
Where does armamentarium come from?
From Latin armāmentārium (“arsenal”), from armāmenta (“tools, equipment, rigging”) + -ārium.
Words that rhyme with armamentarium
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Questions about saying armamentarium
How do you pronounce armamentarium?
Say ar-muh-mun-TER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrməmənˈtɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌɑːməmənˈtɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armamentarium?
Armamentarium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER). Broken into parts: ar · muh · mun · TER · ee · um.
Is armamentarium 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 /ˌɑːməmənˈtɛəriəm/ (ah-muh-mun-TAIR-ee-um).