How to pronounce Armenian
Say it like ar-MEE-nee-un. Armenian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Armenian. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ar
- MEE
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armenian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Armenian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-MEE-nee-un.
What does Armenian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Armenia
- the Indo-European language spoken predominantly in Armenia, but also in Azerbaijan
- a writing system having an alphabet of 38 letters in which the Armenian language is written
- of or pertaining to Armenia or the people or culture of Armenia
Questions about saying Armenian
How do you pronounce Armenian?
Say ar-MEE-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈminiən/. In British English it is /ɑːˈmiːniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Armenian?
Armenian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: ar · MEE · nee · un.
Is Armenian 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 /ɑːˈmiːniən/ (ah-MEE-nee-un).