How to pronounce armchairs
Say it like ARM-chairz. Armchairs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM).
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- ARM
- chairz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armchairs 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.
- chairzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of armchairs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHM-chairz.
What does armchairs mean?
- plural of armchair How to pronounce armchair
- third-person singular simple present indicative of armchair How to pronounce armchair
Questions about saying armchairs
How do you pronounce armchairs?
Say ARM-chairz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmˌtʃɛrz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmˌtʃɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armchairs?
Armchairs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM). Broken into parts: ARM · chairz.
Is armchairs 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 /ˈɑːmˌtʃɛəz/ (AHM-chairz).