How to pronounce armband
Say it like ARM-band. Armband has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM).
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US American/ˈɑrmˌbænd/ARM-band
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- ARM
- band
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armband pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bandGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does armband mean?
noun
- A band worn around the arm, usually to symbolize mourning or protest.
- A band worn around the arm of the captain of a team.
- One of a pair of inflatable plastic bands, normally worn on the upper arms, to help the wearer (often a child) float in water and learn to swim.
Where does armband come from?
From arm + band.
Questions about saying armband
How do you pronounce armband?
Say ARM-band. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmˌbænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armband?
Armband has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM). Broken into parts: ARM · band.