How to pronounce armchair
Say it like ARM-chair. Armchair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM).
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- ARM
- chair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armchair 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.
- chairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of armchair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHM-chair.
What does armchair mean?
- A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.“I collapsed into an armchair.”
- An upholstered chair without armrests intended for the living room
- A position from which a casual and inexpert perspective looks out on the world.
- Remote from actual involvement (including cases where a person has retired from previously active involvement).“armchair travels”
- To create based on theory or general knowledge rather than data.
- To theorize based on analysis of data that was gathered previously; to reflect.
Where does armchair come from?
From arm + chair.
Questions about saying armchair
How do you pronounce armchair?
Say ARM-chair. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmˌtʃɛr/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmtʃɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armchair?
Armchair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM). Broken into parts: ARM · chair.
Is armchair 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 /ˈɑːmtʃɛə/ (AHM-chair).