how to pronounce guards

/ˈɡɑːɹdz/

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guards is pronounced in one syllable

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

“… the u.s coast guards also operate 200 …”

meanings of guards

noun:

Plural of guard.
The Gardaí; the police force.
Any of several regiments in the Household Division of the British Army.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of guard.

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