sword and planet

Questions

What does sword and planet mean?

A subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy based around action and adventure on exotic alien worlds.

Where does sword and planet come from?

Perhaps modelled on earlier sword and sorcery and sword and sandal.

How to pronounce sword and planet

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sword and planet”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “sword and planet” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.