How to pronounce regent
Say it like REE-junt. Regent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regent 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.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regent
American and British speakers say regent in essentially the same way: /ˈridʒənt/ in the US and /ˈriːdʒənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-junt.
What does regent mean?
- One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled.
- A member of governing board of a college or university; also a governor of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
- The chief executive of a regency.
- Ruling; governing; regnant.
- Exercising vicarious authority.
Where does regent come from?
From Middle English regent, from Anglo-Norman regent, Middle French regent, and their source, Latin regēns (“ruling; ruler, governor, prince”), present participle of regō (“to govern, to steer”).
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Words that rhyme with regent
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Questions about saying regent
How do you pronounce regent?
Say REE-junt. The American pronunciation is /ˈridʒənt/. In British English it is /ˈriːdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regent?
Regent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · junt.
Do Americans and Brits say regent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridʒənt/ and the British form is /ˈriːdʒənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as regent?
Regent sounds the same as reagent in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.