How to pronounce armistice
Say it like AR-muh-stus. Armistice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- muh
- stus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armistice 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of armistice
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-mih-stis.
What does armistice mean?
- A (short) cessation of combat.
- A formal agreement, especially between nations, to end combat.
Where does armistice come from?
From Late Latin armistitium, from Latin arma (“arms, weapons”) + sistēre (from sistō (“to halt, stand still”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂- (“to stand up”)) + -ium (suffix forming abstract nouns).
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Questions about saying armistice
How do you pronounce armistice?
Say AR-muh-stus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrməstəs/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armistice?
Armistice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · muh · stus.
Is armistice 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 /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ (AH-mih-stis).