How to Pronounce "let your guard down"
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɡɑɹd/ /ˈdaʊn
LET yor GARD down
lˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /ɡˈɑːd/ /dˈaʊn
let YAW GAHD down
Definition
To relax and stop being careful or defensive, often making yourself more open or vulnerable to others or to danger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɡɑɹd/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
lˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /ɡˈɑːd/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET yor GARD down
UK
let YAW GAHD down
Listen in Context
He didn't let his guard down during the conversation.
Try not to let your guard down when meeting new people.
When you let your guard down, you might get hurt.
It's hard for me to let my guard down after being hurt before.