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sword
Definition:
(nou) a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
Phonetic Transcription:
sɔːd
Examples:
The sword consists of the blade and the hilt.
The main weapon of the spaniards was the sword.
The Ebony Blade is a fictional enchanted sword in the movie.
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Common mistakes of sword pronunciation
- Silent "w": Many people pronounce "sword" as "sword" with a pronounced "w". The correct pronunciation is /sɔrd/ in US English and /sɔːd/ in UK English. Tip: Remember that the "w" is silent.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners say "sword" with a long "o" sound, like "soared". The correct vowel sound is a short "o", as in /sɔrd/ (US) or /sɔːd/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "or" sound, which should be quick.
- Stress placement: A common mistake is placing stress incorrectly on "sword". The primary stress is on the first syllable, as in /ˈsɔrd/ (US) and /ˈsɔːd/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when saying "sword".
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some learners tend to overpronounce the "d" at the end of "sword". In both US and UK pronunciations, the "d" should be soft and not overly stressed. Tip: Practice saying "sword" quickly to soften the ending.
- Confusion with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "sword" with "sored" or "sworded". The correct pronunciation of "sword" is distinct. Tip: Pay attention to the silent "w" to differentiate it from similar-sounding words.