How to pronounce armoire
Say it like arm-WOR. Armoire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR).
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- arm
- WOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armoire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- armKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of armoire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ahm-WAH.
What does armoire mean?
- A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe, originally used for storing weapons.
Where does armoire come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Middle French armoire.
Words that rhyme with armoire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of armoire.
Questions about saying armoire
How do you pronounce armoire?
Say arm-WOR. The American pronunciation is /ɑrmˈwɑr/. In British English it is /ɑːmˈwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armoire?
Armoire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR). Broken into parts: arm · WOR.
Is armoire 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 /ɑːmˈwɑː/ (ahm-WAH).