How to pronounce plowshares
Say it like PLOW-shairz. Plowshares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW).
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- PLOW
- shairz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plowshares 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.
- shairzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of plowshares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLOW-shairz.
What does plowshares mean?
- plural of plowshare How to pronounce plowshare
Questions about saying plowshares
How do you pronounce plowshares?
Say PLOW-shairz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaʊˌʃeɪrz/. In British English it is /ˈplaʊˌʃɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plowshares?
Plowshares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW). Broken into parts: PLOW · shairz.
Is plowshares 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 /ˈplaʊˌʃɛəz/ (PLOW-shairz).