How do you pronounce "guardian"?

In American English: /ˈgɑːrdiːən/ (GAHRD-ee-uhn). In British English: /gˈɑːdɪən/ (G-ahd-i). In Canadian English: /ˈgɑːrdiːən/ (GAHRD-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /ɡˈɑːdiən/ (G-ahd-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɑːrdiːən/ (GAHRD-ee-uhn), while in British English it's /gˈɑːdɪən/ (G-ahd-i).

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guardian

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/ˈgɑːrdiːən/

GAHRD-ee-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

gɑːrdgu·iːar·əndian

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