How to pronounce guardhouse
Say it like GARD-hows. Guardhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GARD).
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- GARD
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guardhouse 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.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of guardhouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAHD-hows.
What does guardhouse mean?
- A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.
- Synonym of military prison.
Where does guardhouse come from?
From guard + house.
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Questions about saying guardhouse
How do you pronounce guardhouse?
Say GARD-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guardhouse?
Guardhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GARD). Broken into parts: GARD · hows.
Is guardhouse 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 /ˈɡɑːdˌhaʊs/ (GAHD-hows).