How to pronounce sward
Say it like SWORD. Sward is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SWORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sward pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWAWD.
What does sward mean?
- Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.
- An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.
- A homosexual man.
- To cover (ground, etc.) with sward.
- Of ground, etc.: to be covered with sward; to develop a covering of sward.
Where does sward come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sward
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Questions about saying sward
How do you pronounce sward?
Say SWORD. The American pronunciation is /swɔrd/. In British English it is /swɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sward?
Sward is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SWORD.
Is sward 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 /swɔːd/ (SWAWD).