Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce sword
SORD (US) or SAWD (UK); one syllable, said like 'soared'; the 'w' is silent
US/ˈsɔɹd/
sɔɹd
UK/ˈsɔːd/
sɔːd
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Common mistake
The 'w' is silent - 'sord', not 's-word'.
What “sword” means
A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.
A suit in certain playing card decks, particularly those used in Spain and Italy, or those used for divination.
In a sentence
- He took out his sword and stabbed the man in the stomach.
- The knight drew his sword in the duel.
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