How to Pronounce Arms

To pronounce "arms", say ARMS — one syllable, IPA /ɑːmz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɑːmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “arms”

"arms" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with charms and forearms, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: armes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does arms mean?

noun

  1. The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.

    “She stood with her right arm extended and her palm forward to indicate “Stop!””

  2. The extended portion of the upper limb, from the shoulder to the elbow.

    “The arm and forearm are parts of the upper limb in the human body.”

noun

  1. (usually used in the plural) A weapon.
  2. (in the plural) Heraldic bearings or insignia.

    “The Duke's arms were a sable gryphon rampant on an argent field.”

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Words that rhyme with arms

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charmsforearmsfirearmsalarmsdarmsarmesfarmsgarmsharmesharms

Related words

weaponrymunitionblazonryblazonweaponordnancearmament

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arms"?▾

"Arms" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "arms"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arms" is /ɑːmz/.

What does "arms" mean?▾

Arms: The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.

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