How to pronounce armhole
Say it like ARM-hohl. Armhole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM).
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- ARM
- hohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armhole 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.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of armhole
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AHM-hohl.
What does armhole mean?
- A hole for an arm in a piece of clothing.
Where does armhole come from?
From Middle English arme hole, armehole, arm hole, arm-hole, armhole, arm-hool(e), armole, harmehole; equivalent to arm + hole.
Questions about saying armhole
How do you pronounce armhole?
Say ARM-hohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmˌhoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmˌhəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armhole?
Armhole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM). Broken into parts: ARM · hohl.
Is armhole 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 /ˈɑːmˌhəʊl/ (AHM-hohl).