How to Pronounce "guard against"
expression
ˈɡɑɹd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
GARD uh-GAYNST
ɡˈɑːd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
GAHD uh-GENST
Definition
To take action or precautions to prevent something bad from happening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɑɹd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɡˈɑːd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GARD uh-GAYNST
UK
GAHD uh-GENST
Listen in Context
You should guard against catching a cold in winter.
Always guard against leaving your bag unattended.
We must guard against making the same mistakes again.
Doctors advise people to guard against sunburn by using sunscreen.