How to pronounce regaling
Say it like rih-GAY-ling. Regaling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- rih
- GAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regaling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of regaling
American and British speakers say regaling in essentially the same way: /rɪˈɡeɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈɡeɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-GAY-ling.
What does regaling mean?
- present participle and gerund of regale How to pronounce regale
Words that rhyme with regaling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of regaling.
Questions about saying regaling
How do you pronounce regaling?
Say rih-GAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡeɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡeɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regaling?
Regaling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: rih · GAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say regaling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈɡeɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈɡeɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.