How to pronounce armour
Say it like AR-mer. Armour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armour 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 armour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-muh.
What does armour mean?
- a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
- protective covering made of metal and used in combat
- tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant
- equip with armor
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Words that rhyme with armour
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Words that sound like armour
Questions about saying armour
How do you pronounce armour?
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 armour?
Armour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · mer.
Is armour 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 armour?
Armour sounds the same as armor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.