How to pronounce regaining
Say it like rih-GAY-ning. Regaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- rih
- GAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regaining 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.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of regaining
American and British speakers say regaining in essentially the same way: /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-GAY-ning.
What does regaining mean?
- present participle and gerund of regain How to pronounce regain
- The act by which something is regained.
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Words that rhyme with regaining
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Questions about saying regaining
How do you pronounce regaining?
Say rih-GAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regaining?
Regaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: rih · GAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say regaining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.