How to Pronounce Guards

To pronounce "guards", say GUARDS — one syllable, IPA /ɡɑːdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɡɑːdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “guards”

"guards" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shards and regards, if that helps it stick.

What does guards mean?

noun

  1. A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

    “The prison guard unlocked the door of the cell.   After completing the repairs, he replaced the sump guard.”

  2. A garda; a police officer.

verb

  1. To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.
  2. To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.

    “Guard the prisoner.”

Synonyms

fenderprotectionquillon

Words that rhyme with guards

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shardsregardsdisregardsnardsblowhardslardspostcardsdiehardsyardsbardsretardscourtyards

Related words

wardbodyguarddefendholdsafetypatrolpolice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guards"?▾

"Guards" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "guards"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guards" is /ɡɑːdz/.

What does "guards" mean?▾

Guards: A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.

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