How to Pronounce Guardrails

To pronounce "guardrails", say GUARDR-ails — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

GUARDR-ails

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💡 Tip for remembering “guardrails”

"guardrails" has 2 syllables: guardr-ails. It rhymes with entails and travails, if that helps it stick.

What does guardrails mean?

noun

  1. A rail set alongside a dangerous place in order to improve safety.

Synonyms

crash barrierguard railingguide boardguide railside railtraffic barrier

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Words that rhyme with guardrails

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

entailstravailsdetailsgaleswailstailstalesnailstrailssailsbalesprevails

Related words

handrailsrailingsrailssafeguardsrailinghandrailbalustrades

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guardrails"?▾

"Guardrails" has 2 syllables: guardr · ails.

What does "guardrails" mean?▾

Guardrails: A rail set alongside a dangerous place in order to improve safety.

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