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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable sword
  • 5 letters
Syllables
sword has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/sɔrd/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide sword into syllables?

sword divides as sword. sword has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in sword?

Sword has 1 syllable (sword).

Which syllable is stressed in sword?

The stressed syllable in sword is sword. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce sword?

/sɔrd/ in American English.