How to pronounce swordplay
Say it like SORD-play. Swordplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SORD).
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- SORD
- play
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swordplay 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 "aw" in law.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of swordplay
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWD-play.
What does swordplay mean?
- fighting with a sword“His expertise at swordplay made his acting in the part of Hamlet very believable.”
Where does swordplay come from?
Inherited from Old English sweordplega.
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Questions about saying swordplay
How do you pronounce swordplay?
Say SORD-play. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrdˌpleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːdˌpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swordplay?
Swordplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SORD). Broken into parts: SORD · play.
Is swordplay 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 /ˈsɔːdˌpleɪ/ (SAWD-play).