How to pronounce armory
Say it like AR-muh-ree. Armory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- muh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armory 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of armory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-muh-ree.
What does armory mean?
- American standard spelling of armoury.
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Questions about saying armory
How do you pronounce armory?
Say AR-muh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrməri/. In British English it is /ˈɑːməri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armory?
Armory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · muh · ree.
Is armory 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 /ˈɑːməri/ (AH-muh-ree).
What words sound the same as armory?
Armory sounds the same as armoury in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.