To pronounce "swordplay", say SWORDPL-ay — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"swordplay" has 2 syllables: swordpl-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.
noun
“His expertise at swordplay made his acting in the part of Hamlet very believable.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Swordplay" has 2 syllables: swordpl · ay.
Swordplay: Fighting with a sword
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