How to pronounce guardroom
Say it like GARD-room. Guardroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GARD).
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- GARD
- room
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guardroom 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.
- roomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of guardroom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAHD-room.
What does guardroom mean?
- A room used by soldiers when on guard.
- A jail cell in which military prisoners are kept.
Where does guardroom come from?
From guard + room.
Questions about saying guardroom
How do you pronounce guardroom?
Say GARD-room. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdˌrum/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdˌruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guardroom?
Guardroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GARD). Broken into parts: GARD · room.
Is guardroom 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 /ˈɡɑːdˌruːm/ (GAHD-room).