How to pronounce bodyguard
Say it like BOD-ee-gard. Bodyguard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOD).
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- BOD
- ee
- gard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bodyguard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bodyguard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOD-ee-gahd.
What does bodyguard mean?
- A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting someone.
- To act as bodyguard for (someone).
- To protect (someone or something).
Where does bodyguard come from?
From body + guard.
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Questions about saying bodyguard
How do you pronounce bodyguard?
Say BOD-ee-gard. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑdiˌɡɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bodyguard?
Bodyguard has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOD). Broken into parts: BOD · ee · gard.
Is bodyguard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ (BOD-ee-gahd).