how to pronounce gird

/ˈɡɝd/

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gird is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of gird in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… was a gird good training period I think …”

meanings of gird

verb:

To jeer.
To jeer at.
To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
To prepare oneself for an action.
To encircle with, or as if with a belt.

noun:

A stroke with a rod or switch.
A sarcastic remark.
A severe spasm; a twinge; a pang.

gird frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word gird occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.