How to pronounce armies
Say it like AR-meez. Armies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armies 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.
- meezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of armies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-meez.
What does armies mean?
- plural of army How to pronounce army
Words that sound like armies
- army's
Questions about saying armies
How do you pronounce armies?
Say AR-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmiz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armies?
Armies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · meez.
Is armies 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 /ˈɑːmiz/ (AH-meez).
What words sound the same as armies?
Armies sounds the same as army's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.