To pronounce "sword", say SORD — one syllable, IPA /ˈsɔɹd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɔɹd/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/sˈɔːd/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
"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.
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sword — American vs British — the two accents differ on this word.
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To pronounce "sword", say SORD — one syllable, IPA /ˈsɔɹd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Sword" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "sword" is /ˈsɔɹd/.
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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