safeguard

/ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/

Syllables safe·guard

Stress SAFE-guard

Phonics Breakdown

safe

/seɪf/

long a_e

guard

/ɡɑːrd/

long ar

Meaning

to protect something from harm or loss; a protective measure

Sound Reference

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a=/eɪ/(cake) + guard=/ɡɑːrd/(guard)

Example

Laws are designed to safeguard citizens' rights.