How to pronounce regime
Say it like ruh-ZHEEM. Regime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZHEEM).
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- ruh
- ZHEEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZHEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of regime
American and British speakers say regime in essentially the same way: /rəˈʒim/ in the US and /reɪˈʒiːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ray-ZHEEM.
What does regime mean?
- the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit“the government reduced taxes”“the matter was referred to higher authorities”
- (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
Where does regime come from?
From Middle English regime, regyme, from Middle French regime, from Latin regimen (“direction, government”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with regime
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Questions about saying regime
How do you pronounce regime?
Say ruh-ZHEEM. The American pronunciation is /rəˈʒim/. In British English it is /reɪˈʒiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regime?
Regime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZHEEM). Broken into parts: ruh · ZHEEM.
Do Americans and Brits say regime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈʒim/ and the British form is /reɪˈʒiːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.