How to pronounce regimental
Say it like rej-uh-MEN-tul. Regimental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- rej
- uh
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regimental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rejGive 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.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regimental
American and British speakers say regimental in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəl/ in the US and /ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rej-uh-MEN-tul.
What does regimental mean?
- Relating to a regiment
- Overly strict; rigid
Where does regimental come from?
From regiment + -al.
Words that rhyme with regimental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of regimental.
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying regimental
How do you pronounce regimental?
Say rej-uh-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regimental?
Regimental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: rej · uh · MEN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say regimental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəl/ and the British form is /ˌrɛdʒəˈmɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.