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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable guard
  • 8 letters
Syllables
guard-i-an: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: GUARD-i-an.
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑrdiən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as guard-ian.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide guardian into syllables?

guardian divides as guard-i-an. guard-i-an: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in guardian?

Guardian has 3 syllables (guard-i-an).

Which syllable is stressed in guardian?

The stressed syllable in guardian is guard. The 1st syllable is stressed: GUARD-i-an.

How do you pronounce guardian?

/ˈɡɑrdiən/ in American English.