How do you pronounce "armed"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrmd/ (AHRMD). In British English: /ˈɑːmd/ (AHMD). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrmd/ (AHRMD). In Australian English: /ˈɑːmd/ (AHMD).

Is "armed" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrmd/ (AHRMD), while in British English it's /ˈɑːmd/ (AHMD).

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armed

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/ˈɑːrmd/

AHRMD

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrmdarmed

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Last updated: 2026-02-12