How to Pronounce Blackguard

To pronounce "blackguard", say BLACKG-uard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblæɡəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈblæɡəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blackguard”

"blackguard" has 2 syllables: blackg-uard.

What does blackguard mean?

noun

  1. (old-fashioned, usually used only of men) A scoundrel; an unprincipled contemptible person; an untrustworthy person.
  2. A man who uses foul language in front of a woman, typically a woman of high standing in society.

verb

  1. To revile or abuse in scurrilous language.
  2. To act like a blackguard; to be a scoundrel.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blackguard"?▾

"Blackguard" has 2 syllables: blackg · uard.

What is the IPA transcription of "blackguard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blackguard" is /ˈblæɡəd/.

What does "blackguard" mean?▾

Blackguard: (old-fashioned, usually used only of men) A scoundrel; an unprincipled contemptible person; an untrustworthy person.

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