How to Pronounce Armadillo

To pronounce "armadillo", say ARM-ad-ill-o — 4 syllables, IPA /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “armadillo”

"armadillo" has 4 syllables: arm-ad-ill-o. It rhymes with tillow and pillow, if that helps it stick.

What does armadillo mean?

noun

  1. Any of the burrowing mammals covered with bony, jointed, protective plates, order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially in South America.

Words that rhyme with armadillo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tillowpillowkillowphyllokilo-phyllo-xylo-chilochiloephylo-chilo-

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "armadillo"?▾

"Armadillo" has 4 syllables: arm · ad · ill · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "armadillo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "armadillo" is /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/.

What does "armadillo" mean?▾

Armadillo: Any of the burrowing mammals covered with bony, jointed, protective plates, order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially in South America.

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