How to pronounce armoury
Say it like AR-muh-ree. Armoury 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
Armoury 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 armoury
- 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 armoury mean?
- A place where arms are kept, an arsenal.
- A collection of weapons and materiel.
- A place where arms are made.
Where does armoury come from?
From Middle English armerie, armurie, armorye, from Anglo-Norman armurrie, from armure (“arms, armor”) + -ie (“-y”).
Words that rhyme with armoury
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Words that sound like armoury
Questions about saying armoury
How do you pronounce armoury?
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 armoury?
Armoury has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · muh · ree.
Is armoury 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 armoury?
Armoury sounds the same as armory in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.