How to pronounce broadswordsmanship
Say it like BRAWD-sordz-mun-ship. Broadswordsmanship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD).
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- BRAWD
- sordz
- mun
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadswordsmanship 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.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of broadswordsmanship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BRAWD-sawdz-mun-ship.
What does broadswordsmanship mean?
- The mastery in using broadswords.
Where does broadswordsmanship come from?
From broadswordsman + -ship.
Questions about saying broadswordsmanship
How do you pronounce broadswordsmanship?
Say BRAWD-sordz-mun-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdsɔrdzmənʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdsɔːdzmənʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadswordsmanship?
Broadswordsmanship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD). Broken into parts: BRAWD · sordz · mun · ship.
Is broadswordsmanship 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 /ˈbrɔːdsɔːdzmənʃɪp/ (BRAWD-sawdz-mun-ship).