How to pronounce regarded
Say it like rih-GAR-did. Regarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAR).
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- rih
- GAR
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regarded 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.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of regarded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-GAH-did.
What does regarded mean?
- simple past and past participle of regard How to pronounce regard
Words that rhyme with regarded
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Questions about saying regarded
How do you pronounce regarded?
Say rih-GAR-did. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡɑrdɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡɑːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regarded?
Regarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAR). Broken into parts: rih · GAR · did.
Is regarded 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 /rɪˈɡɑːdɪd/ (rih-GAH-did).