How to pronounce polearm
Say it like POH-larm. Polearm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- larm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polearm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- larmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of polearm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-lahm.
What does polearm mean?
- A close-quarter combat weapon with the main fighting part of the weapon placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood.
Where does polearm come from?
From pole + arm. The term is of modern provenance, not appearing until the late 1800s.
Questions about saying polearm
How do you pronounce polearm?
Say POH-larm. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊˌlɑrm/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊˌlɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polearm?
Polearm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · larm.
Is polearm 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 /ˈpəʊˌlɑːm/ (POH-lahm).