How to Pronounce "alarum"
word
əˈlɑɹəm
uh-LAR-um
ɐlˈɑːɹəm
uh-LAH-ruhm
Definition
An old or archaic word for 'alarm,' used for a warning sound, especially in historic literature or plays; can mean a sudden call to arms.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈlɑɹəm
British English
ɐlˈɑːɹəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LAR-um
UK
uh-LAH-ruhm
Listen in Context
The sound of the alarum called the soldiers to battle.
When the gate was breached, an alarum was raised in the castle.
In the old play, a messenger shouts, 'Alarum! The enemy approaches!'
You’ll only see the word 'alarum' if you’re reading Shakespeare or an old poem.