Como Pronunciar "rearguard"

word

REER-gard

ree-UH-gahd

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd

Inglês Britânico

ɹˈiəɡɑːd

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

REER-gard

ree-UH-gahd

Ouça em 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.