How to pronounce armet
Say it like AR-met. Armet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- met
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armet 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.
- metKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of armet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-met.
What does armet mean?
- A type of mediaeval helmet which fully enclosed the head and face, first found in the 1420s in Milan.
Where does armet come from?
From French armet, from Middle French armet, heaumet, from Old French helmet, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *helm (“helmet”).
Questions about saying armet
How do you pronounce armet?
Say AR-met. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmɛt/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armet?
Armet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · met.
Is armet 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 /ˈɑːmɛt/ (AH-met).