How to pronounce region
Say it like REE-jun. Region has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Region 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.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of region
American and British speakers say region in essentially the same way: /ˈridʒən/ in the US and /ˈriːdʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-jun.
What does region mean?
- the extended spatial location of something“the farming regions of France”“religions in all parts of the world”
- a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve“in the abdominal region”
- a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth“penguins inhabit the polar regions”
Where does region come from?
From Middle English regioun, from Anglo-Norman regiun, from Latin regiō, from regō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with region
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of region.
Questions about saying region
How do you pronounce region?
Say REE-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈridʒən/. In British English it is /ˈriːdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in region?
Region has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · jun.
Do Americans and Brits say region the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridʒən/ and the British form is /ˈriːdʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.