How to pronounce regear
Say it like ree-GHEE-er. Regear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHEE).
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- ree
- GHEE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-GHEE-uh.
What does regear mean?
- To gear again or anew.
- To prepare again or change one's preparations.
Where does regear come from?
From re- + gear.
Words that rhyme with regear
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of regear.
Questions about saying regear
How do you pronounce regear?
Say ree-GHEE-er. The American pronunciation is /riˈɡiər/. In British English it is /riˈɡiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regear?
Regear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHEE). Broken into parts: ree · GHEE · er.
Is regear 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 /riˈɡiːə/ (ree-GHEE-uh).