How to pronounce Armstrong
Say it like ARM-strahng. Armstrong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM).
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- ARM
- strahng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armstrong 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.
- strahngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Armstrong
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AHM-strong.
What does Armstrong mean?
- A city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina.
Where does Armstrong come from?
By surface analysis, arm + strong.
Questions about saying Armstrong
How do you pronounce Armstrong?
Say ARM-strahng. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmˌstrɑŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmˌstrɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Armstrong?
Armstrong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM). Broken into parts: ARM · strahng.
Is Armstrong 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 /ˈɑːmˌstrɒŋ/ (AHM-strong).