How to Pronounce "guardroom"
word
ˈɡɑrdˌrum
GARD-room
ɡˈɑːdɹuːm
GAHD-room
Definition
A room in a military building or prison where guards stay while on duty or rest when off duty. It can also be used to hold soldiers for minor offenses.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɑrdˌrum
British English
ɡˈɑːdɹuːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GARD-room
UK
GAHD-room
Listen in Context
The soldiers waited in the guardroom before starting their shift.
He cleaned the guardroom every morning.
The captain called everyone into the guardroom for an announcement.
After his mistake, he was sent to the guardroom for the night.