How to Pronounce "guardians"
word
/ˈɡɑɹdiənz/
GAR-dee-uhnz
/ɡˈɑːdiənz/
GAH-dee-uhnz
Definition
People who are legally or officially responsible for someone, especially children or those who cannot care for themselves. It can also refer to protectors or defenders in a general sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɑɹdiənz/
British English
/ɡˈɑːdiənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAR-dee-uhnz
UK
GAH-dee-uhnz
Listen in Context
The guardians signed the school's permission form.
Children without parents are cared for by their guardians.
The zoo's animals have dedicated guardians to protect them.
My aunt and uncle became my guardians after my parents moved abroad.