How to pronounce armpit
Say it like ARM-pit. Armpit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM).
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- ARM
- pit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armpit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of armpit
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHM-pit.
What does armpit mean?
- The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
Where does armpit come from?
(something unpleasant): Presumably a reference to underarm body odor.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying armpit
How do you pronounce armpit?
Say ARM-pit. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmˌpɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmˌpɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armpit?
Armpit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM). Broken into parts: ARM · pit.
Is armpit 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 /ˈɑːmˌpɪt/ (AHM-pit).