How to pronounce register
Say it like REJ-ih-ster. Register has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REJ).
- REJ
- ih
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Register 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of register
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REJ-ih-stuh.
What does register mean?
- A formal recording of names, events, transactions, etc.“The teacher took the register by calling out each child's name.”
- A book of such entries.
- An entry in such a book.
- To enter in a register; to enlist.
- To sign-up, especially to vote.
- To record, especially in writing.
Where does register come from?
From Medieval Latin registrum, from Late Latin regesta (“list, items recorded”), from Latin regerō (“to record, to carry back”), from re- + gerō (“to carry, bear”).
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Questions about saying register
How do you pronounce register?
Say REJ-ih-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdʒɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdʒɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in register?
Register has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REJ). Broken into parts: REJ · ih · ster.
Is register pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɛdʒɪstə/ (REJ-ih-stuh).