How to pronounce regain
Say it like rih-GAYN. Regain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYN).
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- rih
- GAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of regain
American and British speakers say regain in essentially the same way: /rɪˈɡeɪn/ in the US and /rɪˈɡeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-GAYN.
What does regain mean?
- get or find back; recover the use of“She regained control of herself”“She found her voice and replied quickly”
- come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost“Did you find your glasses?”“I cannot find my gloves!”
Where does regain come from?
From Middle French regaigner (French regagner).
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Words that rhyme with regain
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Questions about saying regain
How do you pronounce regain?
Say rih-GAYN. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡeɪn/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regain?
Regain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYN). Broken into parts: rih · GAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say regain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈɡeɪn/ and the British form is /rɪˈɡeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.