How to pronounce regeneration
Say it like ree-jen-uh-RAY-shun. Regeneration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- ree
- jen
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regeneration 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.
- jenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regeneration
American and British speakers say regeneration in essentially the same way: /riˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /riˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-jen-uh-RAY-shun.
What does regeneration mean?
- (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
- feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input
- the activity of spiritual or physical renewal
Where does regeneration come from?
From re- + generation or regenerate + -ion, from Latin regenerātiō.
Words that rhyme with regeneration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of regeneration.
Questions about saying regeneration
How do you pronounce regeneration?
Say ree-jen-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /riˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regeneration?
Regeneration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: ree · jen · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say regeneration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /riˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.