How to Pronounce Arming

To pronounce "arming", say ARM-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

ARM-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “arming”

"arming" has 2 syllables: arm-ing. It rhymes with alarming and charming, if that helps it stick.

What does arming 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.”

noun

  1. A piece of tallow or soap put in the cavity and over the bottom of a sounding lead to pick up samples of the bottom of the sea.
  2. The act of supplying with arms and ammunition in preparation of a conflict

Synonyms

beweapon

Words that rhyme with arming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alarmingcharmingdisarmingfarmingharmingpharmingrearming

Related words

armamentequippingweaponryequipmentweaponfortifyingfirepowergun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arming"?▾

"Arming" has 2 syllables: arm · ing.

What does "arming" mean?▾

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

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