How do you pronounce "arms"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrmz/ (AHRMZ). In British English: /ˈɑːmz/ (AHMZ). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrmz/ (AHRMZ). In Australian English: /ˈɑːmz/ (AHMZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrmz/ (AHRMZ), while in British English it's /ˈɑːmz/ (AHMZ).

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/ˈɑːrmz/

AHRMZ

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ɑːrmzarms

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Last updated: 2026-02-12