How to Pronounce Safeguard

To pronounce "safeguard", say SAF-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

SAF-eg-uard

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💡 Tip for remembering “safeguard”

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

What does safeguard mean?

noun

  1. Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

    “Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.”

  2. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.

verb

  1. To protect, to keep safe.

    “She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.”

  2. To escort safely.

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Words that rhyme with safeguard

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regarddisregardhardretardvanguardmarredbarredavant-gardediscardjarredcourtyardshard

Related words

precautionsafekeepingprotectionprotectprotectiveprotecteddefenddefense

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "safeguard"?▾

"Safeguard" has 3 syllables: saf · eg · uard.

What does "safeguard" mean?▾

Safeguard: Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

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