How to pronounce regiment
Say it like REJ-uh-munt. Regiment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REJ).
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- REJ
- uh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regiment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regiment
American and British speakers say regiment in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdʒəmənt/ in the US and /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REJ-ih-munt.
What does regiment mean?
- army unit smaller than a division
- subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization“regiment one's children”
- form (military personnel) into a regiment
- assign to a regiment“regiment soldiers”
Where does regiment come from?
From Middle French regement, régiment, and its source, Late Latin regimentum (“direction for government; course of medical treatment”), from Latin regō (“rule”).
Questions about saying regiment
How do you pronounce regiment?
Say REJ-uh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdʒəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regiment?
Regiment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REJ). Broken into parts: REJ · uh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say regiment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdʒəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.