How to pronounce broadswordsman
Say it like BRAWD-sordz-mun. Broadswordsman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD).
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- BRAWD
- sordz
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadswordsman 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.
- sordzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of broadswordsman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAWD-sawdz-mun.
What does broadswordsman mean?
- A person who is skillful in wielding a broadsword.
Where does broadswordsman come from?
From broadsword + -s- + -man.
Questions about saying broadswordsman
How do you pronounce broadswordsman?
Say BRAWD-sordz-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdsɔrdzmən/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdsɔːdzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadswordsman?
Broadswordsman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD). Broken into parts: BRAWD · sordz · mun.
Is broadswordsman 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 /ˈbrɔːdsɔːdzmən/ (BRAWD-sawdz-mun).