How to pronounce armor
Say it like AR-mer. Armor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armor 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.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of armor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-muh.
What does armor mean?
- protective covering made of metal and used in combat
- a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
- tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant
- equip with armor
Where does armor come from?
From Middle English armure, armor, armor, armeure, borrowed from Anglo-Norman armure and Old French armeüre, from Latin armātūra.
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Questions about saying armor
How do you pronounce armor?
Say AR-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armor?
Armor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · mer.
Is armor 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 /ˈɑːmə/ (AH-muh).
What words sound the same as armor?
Armor sounds the same as armour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.