How to pronounce armpits
Say it like ARM-pits. Armpits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM).
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US American/ˈɑrmˌpɪts/ARM-pits
UK British/ˈɑːmˌpɪts/AHM-pits
- ARM
- pits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armpits 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.
- pitsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of armpits
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHM-pits.
What does armpits mean?
noun
- plural of armpit How to pronounce armpit
Questions about saying armpits
How do you pronounce armpits?
Say ARM-pits. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmˌpɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmˌpɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armpits?
Armpits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM). Broken into parts: ARM · pits.
Is armpits 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 /ˈɑːmˌpɪts/ (AHM-pits).