How to pronounce Regina
Say it like rih-JEE-nuh. Regina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- rih
- JEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Regina
American and British speakers say Regina in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdʒinə/ in the US and /rɪˈdʒiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-JEE-nuh.
What does Regina mean?
- the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
Words that rhyme with Regina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Regina.
Questions about saying Regina
How do you pronounce Regina?
Say rih-JEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʒinə/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʒiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Regina?
Regina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: rih · JEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Regina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdʒinə/ and the British form is /rɪˈdʒiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.