How to Pronounce "guards"
word
/ˈɡɑɹdz/
gardz
/ɡˈɑːdz/
gahdz
Definition
People whose job is to protect a person, place, or thing and keep it safe. It can also mean devices or parts that protect someone from danger, such as on a machine.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɑɹdz/
British English
/ɡˈɑːdz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gardz
UK
gahdz
Listen in Context
The guards checked our bags at the door.
The soccer players wore shin guards.
The machine has metal guards for safety.
The guards wouldn’t let anyone into the building after midnight.