How to Pronounce Alarmed

To pronounce "alarmed", say AL-arm-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈlɑːmd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈlɑːmd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alarmed”

"alarmed" has 3 syllables: al-arm-ed. It rhymes with charmed and harmed, if that helps it stick.

What does alarmed mean?

verb

  1. To call to arms for defense
  2. To give (someone) notice of approaching danger

adjective

  1. Having an alarm fitted.

    “This door is alarmed.”

  2. Worried; anxious; panicky.

    “I'm extremely alarmed about the army outside my house.”

Words that rhyme with alarmed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charmedharmedarmedunarmedunharmeddisarmedfarmedpharmd

Related words

afraidalertedalertshockingconcernedsurprisedpreoccupiedshocked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alarmed"?▾

"Alarmed" has 3 syllables: al · arm · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "alarmed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alarmed" is /əˈlɑːmd/.

What does "alarmed" mean?▾

Alarmed: To call to arms for defense

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