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How to pronounce guard
/ɡɑːd/ British English
GAHD
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
GWARD
✓ Say
GAHD
My tip
The u is silent, and so is the r: GAHD.
In a sentence
The security guard checked our bags.
Now you say it
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- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: GAHD.
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Questions
How do you pronounce guard?
In British English, guard is pronounced /ɡɑːd/. Say it like this: GAHD. The u is silent, and so is the r: GAHD.
How many syllables are in guard?
When you say it, guard has 1 syllable: GAHD.
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