How to Pronounce "guardianship"
word
ˈɡɑɹdiənʃɪp
GAR-dee-uhn-ship
ɡˈɑːdiənʃˌɪp
GAR-dee-uhn-ship
Definition
Guardianship is the legal right or responsibility to care for someone, especially a child or an adult who cannot care for themselves. It often involves making important decisions about that person's life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɑɹdiənʃɪp
British English
ɡˈɑːdiənʃˌɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAR-dee-uhn-ship
UK
GAR-dee-uhn-ship
Listen in Context
After his parents passed away, his aunt was given guardianship.
The court must approve the guardianship arrangement.
They are applying for guardianship of their grandson.
Getting guardianship wasn't easy, but it changed our family forever.