How to pronounce unarmed
Say it like uh-NARMD. Unarmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NARMD).
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- uh
- NARMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unarmed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NARMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of unarmed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-NAHMD.
What does unarmed mean?
- (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms“went alone and unarmed”“unarmed peasants were shot down”
- (used of plants or animals) lacking barbs or stings or thorns
Where does unarmed come from?
From un- + armed.
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Words that rhyme with unarmed
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Questions about saying unarmed
How do you pronounce unarmed?
Say uh-NARMD. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɑrmd/. In British English it is /əˈnɑːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unarmed?
Unarmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NARMD). Broken into parts: uh · NARMD.
Is unarmed 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 /əˈnɑːmd/ (uh-NAHMD).