English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Guardian Pronunciation
Guardian is pronounced GAHR-dee-uhn, IPA /ˈgɑrdiən/.
GAHR-dee-uhn
US /ˈgɑrdiən/ · UK /ˈgɑːdiən/
Syllables: GAHR · dee · uhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Someone who protects another person or is legally responsible for a child.
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Guardian in a Sentence
- Her aunt became her legal guardian.
- A parent or guardian must sign the form.
- He saw himself as the guardian of the collection.
Common Mispronunciations of Guardian
Not gyoo-AHR-dee-uhn
That u is not sounded at all. It sits there to stop the g going soft, so the word opens gahr.
Not gahr-DEE-uhn
Nothing after GAHR is loud, and dee-uhn trails away.
Tip: Guard, guess and guitar all use a silent u to keep the g hard.
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