How to pronounce regional
Say it like REE-juh-nul. Regional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- juh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regional 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regional
American and British speakers say regional in essentially the same way: /ˈridʒənəl/ in the US and /ˈriːdʒənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-juh-nul.
What does regional mean?
- characteristic of a region“regional flora”
- related or limited to a particular region“a regional dialect”
Where does regional come from?
From Middle French régional, from Latin regiōnālis.
Questions about saying regional
How do you pronounce regional?
Say REE-juh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈridʒənəl/. In British English it is /ˈriːdʒənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regional?
Regional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · juh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say regional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridʒənəl/ and the British form is /ˈriːdʒənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.