How to Pronounce Armageddon

To pronounce "armageddon", say ARM-ag-edd-on — 4 syllables, IPA /-ˈɡɛ.dən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/-ˈɡɛ.dən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “armageddon”

"armageddon" has 4 syllables: arm-ag-edd-on. It rhymes with leaden and deaden, if that helps it stick.

What does armageddon mean?

noun

  1. The scene of a decisive conflict on a great scale.
  2. Any great and crucial conflict.

Synonyms

apocalypsecatastropheday of reckoningdestructiondisasterdoomsdayend of the worldend times

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Words that rhyme with armageddon

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leadendeadenthreadenleddenlead-inledenbreaden

Related words

revelationapocalypserevelationsmegiddoend-timesantichrist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "armageddon"?▾

"Armageddon" has 4 syllables: arm · ag · edd · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "armageddon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "armageddon" is /-ˈɡɛ.dən/.

What does "armageddon" mean?▾

Armageddon: The scene of a decisive conflict on a great scale.

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