How to pronounce arming
Say it like AR-ming. Arming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-ming.
What does arming mean?
- present participle and gerund of arm How to pronounce arm
- The act of supplying (oneself or others) with armor and (now especially) arms and ammunition in preparation for a conflict; the act of providing with the means of defense and attack.
- The affixing and securing on of armor.
- The act of supplying with the equipment, knowledge, authority, or other tools needed for a particular task.
Where does arming come from?
Inherited from Middle English armyng.
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Questions about saying arming
How do you pronounce arming?
Say AR-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arming?
Arming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ming.
Is arming 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 /ˈɑːmɪŋ/ (AH-ming).