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How to pronounce mudguard

Say it like MUHD-gard. Mudguard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD).

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US American/ˈmʌdˌɡɑrd/MUHD-gard
UK British/ˈmʌdˌɡɑːd/MUHD-gahd
  • MUHD
  • gard
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Mudguard pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. MUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. gardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.

American vs British pronunciation of mudguard

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: MUHD-gahd.

What does mudguard mean?

noun
  1. A cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected.
  2. An upper element of a sneaker above the midsole generally of waterproof material to prevent water and mud soiling the top in outdoor activities.

Where does mudguard come from?

From mud + guard.

Similar and opposite words

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Questions about saying mudguard

How do you pronounce mudguard?

Say MUHD-gard. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌdˌɡɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌdˌɡɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in mudguard?

Mudguard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHD). Broken into parts: MUHD · gard.

Is mudguard 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 /ˈmʌdˌɡɑːd/ (MUHD-gahd).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).