How to Pronounce Wards

To pronounce "wards", say WARDS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “wards”

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

What does wards mean?

noun

  1. A warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.

noun

  1. Protection, defence.
  2. A protected place, and by extension, a type of subdivision.

verb

  1. To keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
  2. To defend, to protect.

Synonyms

ward off

Words that rhyme with wards

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boardshordestowardsrecordsaccordsbillboardsaffordsbaseboardssordesawardschordsrewards

Related words

guardcellblockareasarrondissementsblocksblocsboardersbooths

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wards"?▾

"Wards" has one syllable.

What does "wards" mean?▾

Wards: A warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.

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