How to pronounce swordmaker
Say it like SORD-may-ker. Swordmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SORD).
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- SORD
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swordmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of swordmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWD-may-kuh.
What does swordmaker mean?
- A person who makes swords.
Where does swordmaker come from?
From sword + maker.
Questions about saying swordmaker
How do you pronounce swordmaker?
Say SORD-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊrdˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːdˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swordmaker?
Swordmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SORD). Broken into parts: SORD · may · ker.
Is swordmaker 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 /ˈsɔːdˌmeɪkə/ (SAWD-may-kuh).