How to Pronounce Sword-and-sorcery

To pronounce "sword-and-sorcery", say SWORD-ands-orc-ery — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SWORD-ands-orc-ery

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"sword-and-sorcery" has 4 syllables: sword-ands-orc-ery.

What does sword-and-sorcery mean?

noun

  1. A genre of narratives—including short stories, novels, television shows, films, and computer games—which combines wizardry and other fantastical supernatural elements with violent combat using pre-modern weaponry.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a genre of narratives—including short stories, novels, television shows, films, and computer games—which combines wizardry and other fantastical supernatural elements with violent combat using pre-modern weaponry.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "sword-and-sorcery"?▾

"Sword-and-sorcery" has 4 syllables: sword · ands · orc · ery.

What does "sword-and-sorcery" mean?▾

Sword-and-sorcery: A genre of narratives—including short stories, novels, television shows, films, and computer games—which combines wizardry and other fantastical supernatural elements with violent combat using pre-modern weaponry.

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