How to pronounce guardianship
Say it like GAR-dee-un-ship. Guardianship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- dee
- un
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guardianship 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.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guardianship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-dee-un-ship.
What does guardianship mean?
- The office or position of one acting as a guardian or conservator, especially in a legal capacity.
Where does guardianship come from?
From guardian + -ship.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying guardianship
How do you pronounce guardianship?
Say GAR-dee-un-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdiənʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdiənʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guardianship?
Guardianship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · dee · un · ship.
Is guardianship 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 /ˈɡɑːdiənʃɪp/ (GAH-dee-un-ship).