how to pronounce sword

/ˈsɔːɹd/

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sword is pronounced in one syllable

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ɔː

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An example use of sword in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… double-edged sword gated community …”

meaning of sword

A sword is a weapon that is typically a long, thin, double-edged blade with a hilt.

sword frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word sword occurs in english on average 16.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.