How to pronounce longsword
Say it like LAWNG-sord. Longsword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- sord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longsword pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWNGSay 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 longsword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LONG-sawd.
What does longsword mean?
- Any type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.
- A European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries.
Where does longsword come from?
From long + sword.
Questions about saying longsword
How do you pronounce longsword?
Say LAWNG-sord. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋsɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋsɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longsword?
Longsword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · sord.
Is longsword 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 /ˈlɒŋsɔːd/ (LONG-sawd).