How to Pronounce "swashbuckling"
word
ˈswɑʃˌbəkɫɪŋ
SWAHSH-buk-ling
swˈɒʃbəklˌɪŋ
swOSH-buk-ling
Definition
Describes a daring, adventurous, and often romantic style, especially associated with pirates, heroes, or someone who takes bold risks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɑʃˌbəkɫɪŋ
British English
swˈɒʃbəklˌɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWAHSH-buk-ling
UK
swOSH-buk-ling
Listen in Context
He dreamed of living a swashbuckling life at sea.
The movie is full of swashbuckling sword fights.
She played a swashbuckling hero on stage.
That novel is a swashbuckling tale of pirates and lost treasure.