How to pronounce regency
Say it like REE-jun-see. Regency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- jun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of regency
American and British speakers say regency in essentially the same way: /ˈridʒənsi/ in the US and /ˈriːdʒənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-jun-see.
What does regency mean?
- A system of government that substitutes for the reign of a king or queen when that king or queen becomes unable to rule.
- The time during which a regent is in power.
- An administrative division ranking below a province in Indonesia.
Where does regency come from?
From Middle English regencie (cf.
Questions about saying regency
How do you pronounce regency?
Say REE-jun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈridʒənsi/. In British English it is /ˈriːdʒənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regency?
Regency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · jun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say regency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridʒənsi/ and the British form is /ˈriːdʒənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.