How do you pronounce "armor"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrmɝ/ (AHRM-ur). In British English: /ˈɑːmə/ (AHM-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrmɝ/ (AHRM-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɑːmə/ (AHM-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrmɝ/ (AHRM-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɑːmə/ (AHM-uh).

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armor

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/ˈɑːrmɝ/

AHRM-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrmar·ɝmor

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Last updated: 2026-02-12