How to pronounce regards
Say it like rih-GARDZ. Regards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GARDZ).
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- rih
- GARDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regards 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.
- GARDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of regards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-GAHDZ.
What does regards mean?
- plural of regard How to pronounce regard
- A greeting to pass on to another person.“Give my regards to your brother when you next see him.”
- A greeting at the end of a letter or e-mail communication.“Regards, John. Kind regards, Peter.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of regard How to pronounce regard
Words that rhyme with regards
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of regards.
Questions about saying regards
How do you pronounce regards?
Say rih-GARDZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡɑrdz/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regards?
Regards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GARDZ). Broken into parts: rih · GARDZ.
Is regards 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 /rɪˈɡɑːdz/ (rih-GAHDZ).