How to pronounce unguarded
Say it like un-GAR-did. Unguarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAR).
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- un
- GAR
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unguarded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unguarded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-GAH-did.
What does unguarded mean?
- Having no guard or protection; vulnerable.“The unguarded gatehouse was soon taken by the invading army.”
- Displaying a lack of caution or thought.“I let out her secret in an unguarded moment.”
Where does unguarded come from?
From un- + guarded.
Words that rhyme with unguarded
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Questions about saying unguarded
How do you pronounce unguarded?
Say un-GAR-did. The American pronunciation is /ənˈɡɑrdɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈɡɑːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unguarded?
Unguarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAR). Broken into parts: un · GAR · did.
Is unguarded 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 /ənˈɡɑːdɪd/ (un-GAH-did).