How to Pronounce "sword and sorcery"
expression
ˈsɔɹd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsɔɹsɝi
SORD and SOR-ser-ee
sˈɔːd/ /ˈænd/ /sˈɔːsəɹi
SAWD and SAW-suh-ree
Definition
A genre of fantasy fiction that features sword-wielding heroes and magical elements, often set in imaginary worlds with battles and adventure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɔɹd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsɔɹsɝi
British English
sˈɔːd/ /ˈænd/ /sˈɔːsəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SORD and SOR-ser-ee
UK
SAWD and SAW-suh-ree
Listen in Context
My favorite books are in the sword and sorcery genre.
He watches many sword and sorcery movies.
Stories of sword and sorcery are very exciting.
That new game is pure sword and sorcery — magic spells, monsters, and epic quests everywhere.