guardian of the peace

Questions

What does guardian of the peace mean?

A police officer.

Where does guardian of the peace come from?

From the Irish name for the police force, Garda Síochána (literally “Guardians of the Peace”).

How to pronounce guardian of the peace

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “guardian of the peace”.
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 “guardian of the peace” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.