How to pronounce armature
Say it like AR-muh-chuh-er. Armature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- muh
- chuh
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armature 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of armature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-muh-tyoo-uh.
What does armature mean?
- A detachment of soldiers; soldiers collectively.
- Armor, such as a suit of armor, weapons and other military equipment.
- The art of using arms and armor in combat; skill at arms; a mode or manner of armed combat.
- To provide with an armature (any sense).
Where does armature come from?
Borrowed from Middle French armature, from Latin armātūra (“armor”).
Questions about saying armature
How do you pronounce armature?
Say AR-muh-chuh-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmətʃʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmətjuə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armature?
Armature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · muh · chuh · er.
Is armature 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 /ˈɑːmətjuə/ (AH-muh-tyoo-uh).