How to pronounce reagent
Say it like REE-junt. Reagent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reagent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reagent
American and British speakers say reagent in essentially the same way: /ˈridʒənt/ in the US and /ˈriːdʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-junt.
What does reagent mean?
- A compound or mixture of compounds used to treat or test materials, samples, other compounds or reactants in a laboratory or sometimes an industrial setting.
Where does reagent come from?
Possibly from Latin reagō.
Words that rhyme with reagent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reagent.
Words that sound like reagent
Questions about saying reagent
How do you pronounce reagent?
Say REE-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˈridʒənt/. In British English it is /ˈriːdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reagent?
Reagent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say reagent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridʒənt/ and the British form is /ˈriːdʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as reagent?
Reagent sounds the same as regent in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.