How to pronounce broadsword
Say it like BRAWD-sord. Broadsword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD).
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- BRAWD
- sord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadsword pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sordKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of broadsword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAWD-sawd.
What does broadsword mean?
- A type of early modern sword that has a broad double-edged blade for cutting (as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier) and typically a basket hilt.
- A person armed with such a sword.
- Synonym of longsword.
- To attack or kill with a broadsword.
Where does broadsword come from?
From broad + sword.
Questions about saying broadsword
How do you pronounce broadsword?
Say BRAWD-sord. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdsɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdsɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadsword?
Broadsword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD). Broken into parts: BRAWD · sord.
Is broadsword pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbrɔːdsɔːd/ (BRAWD-sawd).