How many syllables in guards?

There is 1 syllable in the word guards.

How to pronounce guards:

bodyguards

custodians

defenders

escorts

guard

guard duty

guardians

keepers

lookouts

minders

observers

patrols

pickets

precaution

safeguard

safety

safety device

sentinels

sentries

sentry duty

sentry go

wardens

warders

watchers

watches

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