How to pronounce Garda
Say it like GAR-duh. Garda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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US American/ˈɡɑrdə/GAR-duh
UK British/ˈɡɑːdə/GAH-duh
- GAR
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Garda
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-duh.
What does Garda mean?
noun
- A member of the Gardaí: an Irish national police officer
Questions about saying Garda
How do you pronounce Garda?
Say GAR-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdə/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Garda?
Garda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · duh.
Is Garda 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 /ˈɡɑːdə/ (GAH-duh).