How to Pronounce Armpit

To pronounce "armpit", say ARMP-it — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “armpit”

"armpit" has 2 syllables: armp-it. It rhymes with shit and fit, if that helps it stick.

What does armpit mean?

noun

  1. The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
  2. Somewhere or something considered unpleasant or undesirable.

    “the armpit of America”

Synonyms

armholeaxillaoxterunderarm

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Words that rhyme with armpit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shitfitgritbitcounterfeithitsplitadmittransmitsubmitremitacquit

Related words

axillaarmshoulderinterscapulumacromion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "armpit"?▾

"Armpit" has 2 syllables: armp · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "armpit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "armpit" is /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/.

What does "armpit" mean?▾

Armpit: The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

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