How to pronounce guardian
Say it like GAR-dee-un. Guardian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guardian 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guardian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-dih-un.
What does guardian mean?
- a person who cares for persons or property
Where does guardian come from?
From Middle English gardein, garden, (also wardein, > Modern English warden), from Old French guardein, from the verb guarder, of Germanic origin.
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Questions about saying guardian
How do you pronounce guardian?
Say GAR-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdiən/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guardian?
Guardian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · dee · un.
Is guardian 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 /ˈɡɑːdɪən/ (GAH-dih-un).