How do you pronounce "guarded"?

In American English: /ˈgɑːrdəd/ (GAHRD-uhd). In British English: /ɡˈɑːdɪd/ (G-ahd). In Canadian English: /ˈgɑːrdəd/ (GAHRD-uhd). In Australian English: /ɡˈɑːdɪd/ (G-ahd).

Is "guarded" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɑːrdəd/ (GAHRD-uhd), while in British English it's /ɡˈɑːdɪd/ (G-ahd).

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guarded

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/ˈgɑːrdəd/

GAHRD-uhd

Syllable Breakdown

gɑːrdguard·əded

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