How to pronounce guardfish
Say it like GARD-fish. Guardfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GARD).
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- GARD
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guardfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guardfish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAHD-fish.
What does guardfish mean?
- Synonym of houndfish.
Where does guardfish come from?
From guard + fish.
Questions about saying guardfish
How do you pronounce guardfish?
Say GARD-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guardfish?
Guardfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GARD). Broken into parts: GARD · fish.
Is guardfish 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 /ˈɡɑːdˌfɪʃ/ (GAHD-fish).