How to pronounce rearmament
Say it like ree-AR-muh-munt. Rearmament has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AR).
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- ree
- AR
- muh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rearmament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ARSay 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 rearmament
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-AH-muh-munt.
What does rearmament mean?
- The process of rearming.
Where does rearmament come from?
From re- + armament. Compare French réarmement.
Words that rhyme with rearmament
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Questions about saying rearmament
How do you pronounce rearmament?
Say ree-AR-muh-munt. The American pronunciation is /riˈɑrməmənt/. In British English it is /riˈɑːməmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rearmament?
Rearmament has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AR). Broken into parts: ree · AR · muh · munt.
Is rearmament 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 /riˈɑːməmənt/ (ree-AH-muh-munt).