How to Pronounce "broadswords"
word
ˈbɹɔdˌsɔɹd
BRAWD-sord
bɹˈɔːdsɔːdz
brawd-SAWRDZ
Definition
Broadswords are large swords with wide, straight blades used mainly in Europe from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. They were designed for powerful cutting and slashing in battle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɔdˌsɔɹd
British English
bɹˈɔːdsɔːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAWD-sord
UK
brawd-SAWRDZ
Listen in Context
The knights carried broadswords into battle.
Broadswords have wide, heavy blades.
Museum visitors can see old broadswords on display.
He studied how warriors fought with broadswords centuries ago.