How to pronounce regarding
Say it like rih-GAR-ding. Regarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAR).
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- rih
- GAR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regarding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of regarding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-GAH-ding.
What does regarding mean?
- present participle and gerund of regard How to pronounce regard
- Concerning, respecting.
- The act by which something is regarded or observed.
Where does regarding come from?
By surface analysis, regard + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying regarding
How do you pronounce regarding?
Say rih-GAR-ding. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regarding?
Regarding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAR). Broken into parts: rih · GAR · ding.
Is regarding 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 /rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ (rih-GAH-ding).