How to pronounce spellsword
Say it like SPEL-sord. Spellsword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈspɛlˌsɔrd/SPEL-sord
UK British/ˈspɛlˌsɔːd/SPEL-sawd
- SPEL
- sord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spellsword pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPELSay 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 spellsword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPEL-sawd.
What does spellsword mean?
noun
- A character class or archetype in fantasy stories and role-playing games that is capable of harnessing both magic and martial skills, such as melee weaponry, in combat.
Where does spellsword come from?
From spell + sword, most likely modeled after sellsword.
Questions about saying spellsword
How do you pronounce spellsword?
Say SPEL-sord. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛlˌsɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈspɛlˌsɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spellsword?
Spellsword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEL). Broken into parts: SPEL · sord.
Is spellsword 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 /ˈspɛlˌsɔːd/ (SPEL-sawd).