How to pronounce regalia
Say it like rih-GAY-lee-uh. Regalia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- rih
- GAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regalia 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regalia
American and British speakers say regalia in essentially the same way: /rɪˈɡeɪliə/ in the US and /rɪˈɡeɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-GAY-lee-uh.
What does regalia mean?
- Royal rights, prerogatives and privileges actually enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of his title (emperor, grand duke etc.).
- The emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, skeptre or sword.
- Decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry.
Where does regalia come from?
From Middle English regalie, from Medieval Latin rēgālia (“royal powers”), substantivisation of the neuter plural of rēgālis (“of a king”), from rēx (“king”).
Words that rhyme with regalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of regalia.
Questions about saying regalia
How do you pronounce regalia?
Say rih-GAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡeɪliə/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡeɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regalia?
Regalia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: rih · GAY · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say regalia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈɡeɪliə/ and the British form is /rɪˈɡeɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.