counterguard

Questions

What does counterguard mean?

A low outwork before a bastion or ravelin, consisting of two lines of rampart parallel to the faces of the bastion, and protecting them from a breaching fire.

Where does counterguard come from?

From counter- + guard.

How to pronounce counterguard

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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 “counterguard” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.