How to pronounce regale
Say it like rih-GAYL. Regale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYL).
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- rih
- GAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regale 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.
- GAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of regale
American and British speakers say regale in essentially the same way: /rɪˈɡeɪl/ in the US and /rɪˈɡeɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-GAYL.
What does regale mean?
- A feast, a meal.
- To please or entertain (someone), especially with stories, tales or jokes.“Please, regale us with your best tales!”
- To provide hospitality for (someone); to supply with abundant food and drink.
- To entertain with something that delights; to gratify; to refresh.“to regale the taste/the eye/the ear”
Where does regale come from?
From French régaler (“to entertain, feast”), from Old French regale, rigale, from gale (“merriment”), probably of Germanic origin (see Old French galer).
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Words that rhyme with regale
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Questions about saying regale
How do you pronounce regale?
Say rih-GAYL. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡeɪl/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regale?
Regale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYL). Broken into parts: rih · GAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say regale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈɡeɪl/ and the British form is /rɪˈɡeɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.