How to Pronounce Army

To pronounce "army", say ARMY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɑː.miː/. 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

/ˈɑː.miː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “army”

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

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

What does army mean?

noun

  1. A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.

    “The army was sent in to quell the uprising.”

  2. The governmental agency in charge of a state's army.

    “The army opposed the legislature's involvement.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with army

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

barmysmarmyarmeycarmicarmiecarmy

Related words

troopsregimentmilitaryforcescorpsmilitiasoldierinfantry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "army"?▾

"Army" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "army"?▾

The IPA transcription of "army" is /ˈɑː.miː/.

What does "army" mean?▾

Army: A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.

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