How to Pronounce Armed

To pronounce "armed", say ARM-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ɑːmd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɑːmd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “armed”

"armed" has 2 syllables: arm-ed. It rhymes with charmed and alarmed, if that helps it stick.

What does armed mean?

verb

  1. To take by the arm; to take up in one's arms.

verb

  1. To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.

    “The king armed his knights with swords and shields.”

  2. To prepare a tool or a weapon for action; to activate.

    “Remember to arm the alarm system before leaving for work.”

adjective

  1. (sometimes in combination) Equipped, especially with a weapon.

    “nuclear-armed”

  2. (of a weapon) Prepared for use; loaded.

Synonyms

beweapon

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Words that rhyme with armed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charmedalarmedharmedunarmedunharmeddisarmedfarmedpharmd

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "armed"?▾

"Armed" has 2 syllables: arm · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "armed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "armed" is /ɑːmd/.

What does "armed" mean?▾

Armed: To take by the arm; to take up in one's arms.

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