How to pronounce regents
Say it like REE-junts. Regents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- junts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regents 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.
- juntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regents
American and British speakers say regents in essentially the same way: /ˈridʒənts/ in the US and /ˈriːdʒənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-junts.
What does regents mean?
- plural of regent How to pronounce regent
Questions about saying regents
How do you pronounce regents?
Say REE-junts. The American pronunciation is /ˈridʒənts/. In British English it is /ˈriːdʒənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regents?
Regents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · junts.
Do Americans and Brits say regents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridʒənts/ and the British form is /ˈriːdʒənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.