How to pronounce regard
Say it like rih-GARD. Regard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GARD).
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- rih
- GARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regard 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.
- GARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of regard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-GAHD.
What does regard mean?
- deem to be“She views this quite differently from me”“I consider her to be shallow”
- look at attentively
- connect closely and often incriminatingly“This new ruling affects your business”
- (usually preceded by in) a detail or point“it differs in that respect”
- paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)“his attentiveness to her wishes”“he spends without heed to the consequences”
- (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare“give him my kind regards”“my best wishes”
Where does regard come from?
From Middle English regard, regarde, reguard, from Anglo-Norman reguard, from regarder, reguarder.
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Words that rhyme with regard
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Questions about saying regard
How do you pronounce regard?
Say rih-GARD. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡɑrd/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regard?
Regard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GARD). Broken into parts: rih · GARD.
Is regard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈɡɑːd/ (rih-GAHD).