How to Pronounce Lifeguard

To pronounce "lifeguard", say LIF-eg-uard — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

LIF-eg-uard

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💡 Tip for remembering “lifeguard”

"lifeguard" has 3 syllables: lif-eg-uard. It rhymes with regard and disregard, if that helps it stick.

What does lifeguard mean?

noun

  1. A bodyguard or unit of bodyguards, a guard of someone's (especially a king's) life or person.
  2. An attendant, usually an expert swimmer, employed to save swimmers in trouble or near drowning at a body of water.

Words that rhyme with lifeguard

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regarddisregardhardretardsafeguardvanguardmarredbarredavant-gardediscardjarredcourtyard

Related words

lifesaverlifesavinglife-savingrescuerrescueplasurvivalrescueman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lifeguard"?▾

"Lifeguard" has 3 syllables: lif · eg · uard.

What does "lifeguard" mean?▾

Lifeguard: A bodyguard or unit of bodyguards, a guard of someone's (especially a king's) life or person.

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