How to pronounce guardsmen
Say it like GARDZ-min. Guardsmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GARDZ).
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- GARDZ
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guardsmen 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.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guardsmen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAHDZ-min.
What does guardsmen mean?
- plural of guardsman How to pronounce guardsman
Questions about saying guardsmen
How do you pronounce guardsmen?
Say GARDZ-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrdzmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːdzmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guardsmen?
Guardsmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GARDZ). Broken into parts: GARDZ · min.
Is guardsmen 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 /ˈɡɑːdzmɪn/ (GAHDZ-min).