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How to pronounce guards in American English

“guards” pronunciation by American speakers

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“guards” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. what are under right guards certainly so under right guards you you have the rear guards

    NTSB

  2. Male Speaker: Without security guards.

    The Obama White House

  3. - Oh, were any guards compassionate?

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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