How to pronounce ploughshares
Say it like PLOW-shairz. Ploughshares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW).
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- PLOW
- shairz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ploughshares pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- shairzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ploughshares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLOW-shairz.
What does ploughshares mean?
- plural of plowshare How to pronounce ploughshare
Questions about saying ploughshares
How do you pronounce ploughshares?
Say PLOW-shairz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaʊʃeɪrz/. In British English it is /ˈplaʊʃɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ploughshares?
Ploughshares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW). Broken into parts: PLOW · shairz.
Is ploughshares 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 /ˈplaʊʃɛəz/ (PLOW-shairz).