How to pronounce guarded
Say it like GAR-dud. Guarded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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US American/ˈɡɑrdəd/GAR-dud
UK British/ˈɡɑːdɪd/GAH-did
- GAR
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guarded 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.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guarded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-did.
What does guarded mean?
adjective
- prudent“guarded optimism”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying guarded
How do you pronounce guarded?
Say GAR-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdəd/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guarded?
Guarded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · dud.
Is guarded 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 /ˈɡɑːdɪd/ (GAH-did).