How to pronounce disarmament
Say it like dih-SAR-muh-munt. Disarmament has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAR).
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- dih
- SAR
- muh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disarmament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disarmament
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SAH-muh-munt.
What does disarmament mean?
- The reduction or the abolition of the military forces and armaments of a nation, and of its capability to wage war.
- The act of disarming an opponent in a fight.
Where does disarmament come from?
From disarm + -ment, modeled after armament.
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Questions about saying disarmament
How do you pronounce disarmament?
Say dih-SAR-muh-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɑrməmənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɑːməmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disarmament?
Disarmament has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAR). Broken into parts: dih · SAR · muh · munt.
Is disarmament 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 /dɪˈsɑːməmənt/ (dih-SAH-muh-munt).