How to Pronounce Armor

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɑː.mə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “armor”

"armor" has 2 syllables: arm-or. It rhymes with charmer and armour, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: armour, armer — easy to mix up when writing.

What does armor mean?

noun

  1. A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
  2. A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.

verb

  1. To equip something with armor or a protective coating or hardening.
  2. To provide something with an analogous form of protection.

Synonyms

carapacechitinhornbody armorbody armourchain mailmailplate

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Words that rhyme with armor

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charmerarmourfarmer

Related words

armourarmouredshieldweavetwillsweatersuitbundle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "armor"?▾

"Armor" has 2 syllables: arm · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "armor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "armor" is /ˈɑː.mə/.

What does "armor" mean?▾

Armor: A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.

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