How to Pronounce Sword

To pronounce "sword", say SWORD — one syllable, IPA /ˈsɔɹd/. 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

/ˈsɔɹd/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈɔːd/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “sword”

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

Sounds exactly like: soared, soard — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sword mean?

noun

  1. A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, and usually a pommel and cross-guard, which is designed to stab, slash, and/or hack.
  2. A suit in the minor arcana in tarot.

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Words that rhyme with sword

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accordlordoverlordabhorreduntowardhorderewardsoaredimploredchordawardwarlord

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sword"?▾

"Sword" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sword"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sword" is /ˈsɔɹd/.

What does "sword" mean?▾

Sword: A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, and usually a pommel and cross-guard, which is designed to stab, slash, and/or hack.

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