How to pronounce registry
Say it like REJ-ih-stree. Registry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REJ).
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- REJ
- ih
- stree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Registry 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.
- streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of registry
American and British speakers say registry in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdʒɪstri/ in the US and /ˈrɛdʒɪstri/ in the UK.
British respelling: REJ-ih-stree.
What does registry mean?
- an official written record of names or events or transactions
Where does registry come from?
A variant of registery, from Middle English regestery (“?a record book; ?a bookmark”), partly from Medieval Latin regesterium, registerium and probably also partly formed with -ery.
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Questions about saying registry
How do you pronounce registry?
Say REJ-ih-stree. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdʒɪstri/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdʒɪstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in registry?
Registry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REJ). Broken into parts: REJ · ih · stree.
Do Americans and Brits say registry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdʒɪstri/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdʒɪstri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.