0
It's historical. It comes to us from Old High German swert, where the w would have been pronounced.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why is Diwali spelled with a w?
Diwali is spelled with a W in English. However it is said as "Divali". The Indians swap the pronunciations of W's and V's.
What letter is silent in sword?
W
What is the silent letter in sword?
W
Why is answer spelled with a w?
"Answer" is not spelled with a "w." It is spelled with an "s" in English.
How do you spell ippi?
The word is spelled "epee". It's a fencing sword.
How do you pronounce sword?
The W is silent in sword, pronounced "sord" (same as the word "soared").
What words contain silent w?
Sword
What other sw word is there where the w is silent?
One example is "sword." The "w" is silent in this word, which is pronounced as "sord."
Is the plural of owl spelled owles?
no. it's spelled O-W-L-S.
Is there any word with s as the first and w as the second letter where the w is not pronounced?
Sword
Is ocaward spelled o-c -a-w-a-r-d or a-w-k-w-a-r-d?
awkward
Why is the w silent in the word sword?
The "w" in "sword" is silent because it is a historical spelling that has been retained over time. In Old English, the word was pronounced with the "w" sound, but it eventually dropped out of usage while the spelling remained the same.
