How to pronounce regardless
Say it like ruh-GARD-lus. Regardless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GARD).
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- ruh
- GARD
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regardless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regardless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-GAHD-lis.
What does regardless mean?
- in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks“he carried on regardless of the difficulties”
- (usually followed by of) without due thought or consideration“careless of the consequences”“crushing the blooms with regardless tread”
Where does regardless come from?
From regard + -less.
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Questions about saying regardless
How do you pronounce regardless?
Say ruh-GARD-lus. The American pronunciation is /rəˈɡɑrdləs/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡɑːdlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regardless?
Regardless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GARD). Broken into parts: ruh · GARD · lus.
Is regardless 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 /rɪˈɡɑːdlɪs/ (rih-GAHD-lis).