Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'swounds

/zwundz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: 's-wounds
IPA: /zwundz/

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Synonym of zounds.

Archaic

Example Sentences

"'Swounds, show me what thou'lt do."

Etymology

Contraction of God's wounds; see zounds.

Usage

Archaic

Synonyms

zounds 'dswounds

Questions

How do you pronounce 'swounds?: The recorded pronunciation is /zwundz/.
What does 'swounds mean?: Synonym of zounds.
Where does 'swounds come from?: Contraction of God's wounds; see zounds.

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