How to pronounce guardsman
Say it like GARDZ-man. Guardsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GARDZ).
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- GARDZ
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guardsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of guardsman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GAHDZ-man.
What does guardsman mean?
- A person, especially a soldier, who is on guard; especially, a masculine one.
- A member of the National Guard; especially, a masculine one.
- A member of a Guards regiment; especially, a masculine one.
Where does guardsman come from?
From guard + -s- + -man.
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Questions about saying guardsman
How do you pronounce guardsman?
Say GARDZ-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdzˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdzˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guardsman?
Guardsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GARDZ). Broken into parts: GARDZ · man.
Is guardsman 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 /ˈɡɑːdzˌmæn/ (GAHDZ-man).