To pronounce "gardai", say GARD-ai — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"gardai" has 2 syllables: gard-ai. It rhymes with ionarde, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gardai" has 2 syllables: gard · ai.
Gardai: A member of the national police force of the Republic of Ireland, the Gardaí.
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