How to pronounce lifeguard

lifeguard

/ˈlaɪfgɑːrd/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/aɪ/as in time	Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/g/as in go	A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

Tom worked as a lifeguard during the summer.

How do you pronounce lifeguard?

Lifeguard is pronounced /ˈlaɪfgɑːrd/ in American English.

How many syllables are in lifeguard?

Lifeguard has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in lifeguard?

The first syllable: /ˈlaɪfgɑːrd/.