How to pronounce guardians
Say it like GAR-dee-unz. Guardians has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- dee
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guardians 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guardians
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-dee-unz.
What does guardians mean?
- plural of guardian How to pronounce guardian
Questions about saying guardians
How do you pronounce guardians?
Say GAR-dee-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdiənz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdiənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guardians?
Guardians has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · dee · unz.
Is guardians 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 /ˈɡɑːdiənz/ (GAH-dee-unz).