How to pronounce disarmed
Say it like dih-SARMD. Disarmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SARMD).
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- dih
- SARMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disarmed 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.
- SARMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of disarmed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SAHMD.
What does disarmed mean?
- simple past and past participle of disarm
Words that rhyme with disarmed
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Questions about saying disarmed
How do you pronounce disarmed?
Say dih-SARMD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɑrmd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɑːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disarmed?
Disarmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SARMD). Broken into parts: dih · SARMD.
Is disarmed 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 /dɪˈsɑːmd/ (dih-SAHMD).