How to Pronounce Sward

To pronounce "sward", say SWARD — one syllable, IPA /swɔː(ɹ)d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/swɔː(ɹ)d/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sward”

"sward" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with accord and lord, if that helps it stick.

What does sward mean?

noun

  1. A layer of earth into which grass has grown; turf; sod.
  2. An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.

verb

  1. To cover with sward.

Synonyms

grasssodturfclearingfieldgreenswardlawnmeadow

Words that rhyme with sward

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accordlordoverlordabhorreduntowardhorderewardsoaredimploredchordawardwarlord

Related words

turfsodgreenswardplushyswarthsordswartscraw

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sward"?▾

"Sward" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sward"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sward" is /swɔː(ɹ)d/.

What does "sward" mean?▾

Sward: A layer of earth into which grass has grown; turf; sod.

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