How do you pronounce "guarding"?

In American English: /ˈgɑːrdɪŋ/ (GAHRD-ing). In British English: /ɡˈɑːdɪŋ/ (G-ahd). In Canadian English: /ˈgɑːrdɪŋ/ (GAHRD-ing). In Australian English: /ɡˈɑːdɪŋ/ (G-ahd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɑːrdɪŋ/ (GAHRD-ing), while in British English it's /ɡˈɑːdɪŋ/ (G-ahd).

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guarding

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/ˈgɑːrdɪŋ/

GAHRD-ing

Syllable Breakdown

gɑːrdguard·ɪŋing

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