chainguard

Questions

What does chainguard mean?

A component of a bicycle, designed to prevent the rider's clothing from being soiled or caught up in the chain rings.

Where does chainguard come from?

From chain + guard.

How to pronounce chainguard

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “chainguard”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “chainguard” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.