How to pronounce armiger
Say it like AR-mih-jer. Armiger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- mih
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armiger 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of armiger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-mih-juh.
What does armiger mean?
- An esquire, originally carrying the armor of a knight; (hence, later) a man of the gentry ranking below a knight.
- Any person entitled to bear a coat of arms.
Where does armiger come from?
Borrowed from Latin armiger (“carrying weapons or armor or having coat of arms”).
Questions about saying armiger
How do you pronounce armiger?
Say AR-mih-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armiger?
Armiger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · mih · jer.
Is armiger 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 /ˈɑːmɪdʒə/ (AH-mih-juh).