How to pronounce armored
Say it like AR-merd. Armored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- merd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armored 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.
- merdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of armored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-mud.
What does armored mean?
- protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
- used of animals; provided with protective covering
- equipped with the complete arms and armor of a warrior
Where does armored come from?
From armor + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- armoured
Questions about saying armored
How do you pronounce armored?
Say AR-merd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmɚd/. In British English it is /ˈɑːməd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armored?
Armored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · merd.
Is armored 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 /ˈɑːməd/ (AH-mud).