How to Pronounce "armistice"
word
ˈɑɹməstəs
AR-muh-stuhs
ˈɑːmɪstɪs
AH-mis-tis
Definition
An armistice is a formal agreement by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting temporarily, usually before a peace treaty is signed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹməstəs
British English
ˈɑːmɪstɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AR-muh-stuhs
UK
AH-mis-tis
Listen in Context
The two countries agreed to an armistice.
The armistice was signed after months of fighting.
The fighting stopped because of the armistice.
After the armistice, soldiers finally returned home.