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