How to pronounce plowshare
Say it like PLOW-shair. Plowshare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW).
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- PLOW
- shair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plowshare 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.
- shairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of plowshare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLOW-shair.
What does plowshare mean?
- Alternative spelling of ploughshare.
Where does plowshare come from?
Eclipsed non-native Middle English culter (“plowshare”), from Old English culter (“plowshare, coulter, dagger”), borrowed from Latin culter (“knife, razor”).
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Questions about saying plowshare
How do you pronounce plowshare?
Say PLOW-shair. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaʊˌʃeɪr/. In British English it is /ˈplaʊˌʃɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plowshare?
Plowshare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW). Broken into parts: PLOW · shair.
Is plowshare 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 /ˈplaʊˌʃɛə/ (PLOW-shair).