How Do You Spell ARE GUARD?
Pronunciation: [ɑː ɡˈɑːd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "are guard" may seem unusual, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The "a" sound is pronounced as /ə/, making it similar to "uh". The "r" sound in "are" is pronounced as a vowel /ɑ/ which is similar to the "ar" sound in "car". The "g" sound in "guard" is pronounced as /g/, followed by the "w" sound pronounced as /w/. Together, these sounds form the unique spelling of "are guard".
