How to pronounce armrest
Say it like ARM-rest. Armrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM).
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- ARM
- rest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armrest 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.
- restGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of armrest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHM-rest.
What does armrest mean?
- Part of the seat of a chair that is designed to support the arm.
Where does armrest come from?
From arm + rest.
Questions about saying armrest
How do you pronounce armrest?
Say ARM-rest. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmˌrɛst/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmˌrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armrest?
Armrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM). Broken into parts: ARM · rest.
Is armrest 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 /ˈɑːmˌrɛst/ (AHM-rest).