Cómo Pronunciar "rearguard"
word
ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd
REER-gard
ɹˈiəɡɑːd
ree-UH-gahd
Definición
A rearguard is the soldiers positioned at the back of an army, protecting it from attacks from behind. It can also mean a group or effort defending or holding on when most others have moved on.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd
Inglés Británico
ɹˈiəɡɑːd
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
REER-gard
UK
ree-UH-gahd
Escucha en Contexto
The rearguard protected the army as it retreated.
The general ordered the rearguard to hold the position.
The rearguard suffered heavy losses during the battle.
Their group fought a rearguard action against closing the old library.