How to pronounce sellsword
Say it like SEL-sord. Sellsword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- sord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sellsword pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sellsword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEL-sawd.
What does sellsword mean?
- A mercenary.
Where does sellsword come from?
From sell + sword. Compare hired gun.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sellsword
How do you pronounce sellsword?
Say SEL-sord. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlˌsɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlˌsɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sellsword?
Sellsword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · sord.
Is sellsword 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 /ˈsɛlˌsɔːd/ (SEL-sawd).