how to pronounce longsword

/ˈlɒŋsɔːd/

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longsword is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of longsword in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… north yorkshire longsword dances as seen …”

meanings of longsword

noun:

Any type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era.
A European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries.

longsword frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word longsword occurs in english on average 0 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.