How to pronounce crossguard
Say it like KRAWS-gard. Crossguard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS).
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- KRAWS
- gard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crossguard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of crossguard
- 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: KROS-gahd.
What does crossguard mean?
- A metal bar fixed between, and at right angles to, the blade and the handle of a sword or other bladed weapon that stops an opponent's similar weapon from sliding along the blade and injuring the hand of the person wielding the sword.
Where does crossguard come from?
From cross (adjective) + guard (noun).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying crossguard
How do you pronounce crossguard?
Say KRAWS-gard. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔsˌɡɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒsɡɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crossguard?
Crossguard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: KRAWS · gard.
Is crossguard 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 /ˈkrɒsɡɑːd/ (KROS-gahd).