How to Pronounce "halberd"
word
ˈhælbəd
HAL-berd
ˈhælbəd
HAL-berd
Definition
A halberd is a long, two-handed weapon with a blade and a spike, used in medieval times by soldiers on foot.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhælbəd
British English
ˈhælbəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAL-berd
UK
HAL-berd
Listen in Context
The soldier carried a halberd into battle.
A halberd is displayed in the museum.
A halberd has both a blade and a spear point.
In old movies, you often see guards holding a halberd at the castle gates.