How to pronounce guarding
Say it like GAR-ding. Guarding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guarding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-ding.
What does guarding mean?
- present participle and gerund of guard How to pronounce guard
- The duty of one who guards.
- A guardrail.
- Tensing of the muscles, especially of the abdomen, in order to minimize the movement and agitation to the internal inflamed organs.
Words that rhyme with guarding
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Questions about saying guarding
How do you pronounce guarding?
Say GAR-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guarding?
Guarding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · ding.
Is guarding 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 /ˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ (GAH-ding).