How to pronounce regalement
Say it like rih-GAYL-munt. Regalement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYL).
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- rih
- GAYL
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regalement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regalement
American and British speakers say regalement in essentially the same way: /rɪˈɡeɪlmənt/ in the US and /rɪˈɡeɪlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-GAYL-munt.
What does regalement mean?
- The act of regaling.
Where does regalement come from?
From regale + -ment.
Words that rhyme with regalement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of regalement.
Questions about saying regalement
How do you pronounce regalement?
Say rih-GAYL-munt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡeɪlmənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡeɪlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regalement?
Regalement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYL). Broken into parts: rih · GAYL · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say regalement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈɡeɪlmənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈɡeɪlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.