How to pronounce lifeguards
Say it like LYFE-gardz. Lifeguards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
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- LYFE
- gardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifeguards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYFESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gardzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lifeguards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LYFE-gahdz.
What does lifeguards mean?
- plural of lifeguard How to pronounce lifeguard
Questions about saying lifeguards
How do you pronounce lifeguards?
Say LYFE-gardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfˌɡɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfˌɡɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifeguards?
Lifeguards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · gardz.
Is lifeguards 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 /ˈlaɪfˌɡɑːdz/ (LYFE-gahdz).