How to pronounce guardedly
Say it like GAR-did-lee. Guardedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- did
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guardedly 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.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of guardedly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-did-lee.
What does guardedly mean?
- In a guarded manner.
Where does guardedly come from?
From guarded + -ly.
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Questions about saying guardedly
How do you pronounce guardedly?
Say GAR-did-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guardedly?
Guardedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · did · lee.
Is guardedly 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 /ˈɡɑːdɪdli/ (GAH-did-lee).