How to Pronounce Disarmament

To pronounce "disarmament", say DIS-arm-am-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “disarmament”

"disarmament" has 4 syllables: dis-arm-am-ent. It rhymes with armament and rearmament, if that helps it stick.

What does disarmament mean?

noun

  1. The reduction or the abolition of the military forces and armaments of a nation, and of its capability to wage war.
  2. The act of disarming an opponent in a fight.

Words that rhyme with disarmament

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

armamentrearmament

Related words

demobilisationdemobilizationdemilitarizationdecommissioningeliminationreductiondisassembledismantling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disarmament"?▾

"Disarmament" has 4 syllables: dis · arm · am · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "disarmament"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disarmament" is /dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/.

What does "disarmament" mean?▾

Disarmament: The reduction or the abolition of the military forces and armaments of a nation, and of its capability to wage war.

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