How to Pronounce Silversword

To pronounce "silversword", say SILV-ersw-ord — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪlvəsɔːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈsɪlvəsɔːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “silversword”

"silversword" has 3 syllables: silv-ersw-ord.

What does silversword mean?

noun

  1. Any member of the genus Argyroxiphium of flowering plants native to Hawaii, with long, narrow leaves sometimes covered in silvery hairs.

Related words

silverleafsilvergrasssilverbushsilverweedsagebrushleaf-silversilverbell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "silversword"?▾

"Silversword" has 3 syllables: silv · ersw · ord.

What is the IPA transcription of "silversword"?▾

The IPA transcription of "silversword" is /ˈsɪlvəsɔːd/.

What does "silversword" mean?▾

Silversword: Any member of the genus Argyroxiphium of flowering plants native to Hawaii, with long, narrow leaves sometimes covered in silvery hairs.

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