How to pronounce armshouse
Say it like ARMZ-hows. Armshouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARMZ).
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- ARMZ
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armshouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- howsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of armshouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHMZ-hows.
What does armshouse mean?
- Bloodshed, violence.
Where does armshouse come from?
Possibly arms + house (“a house in which firearms are stored or can be found”).
Questions about saying armshouse
How do you pronounce armshouse?
Say ARMZ-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmzhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmzhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armshouse?
Armshouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARMZ). Broken into parts: ARMZ · hows.
Is armshouse 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 /ˈɑːmzhaʊs/ (AHMZ-hows).