How to Pronounce "lifeguards"
word
ˈɫaɪfˌɡɑɹdz
LYFE-gardz
lˈaɪfɡɑːdz
LYFE-gahdz
Definition
Lifeguards are people trained to rescue swimmers in trouble and keep people safe at pools, beaches, or water parks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪfˌɡɑɹdz
British English
lˈaɪfɡɑːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYFE-gardz
UK
LYFE-gahdz
Listen in Context
The lifeguards watch the swimmers all day.
Three lifeguards work at this pool.
Lifeguards wear red shirts at the beach.
If there were no lifeguards here, swimming would be a lot more dangerous.