How to pronounce regius
Say it like REE-jee-us. Regius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
- REE
- jee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regius 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regius
American and British speakers say regius in essentially the same way: /ˈridʒiəs/ in the US and /ˈriːdʒiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-jee-us.
What does regius mean?
- Of or relating to a king; royal.“regius professor, regius professorship”
Where does regius come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin rēgius, from rēx, rēgis (“a king”).
Questions about saying regius
How do you pronounce regius?
Say REE-jee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈridʒiəs/. In British English it is /ˈriːdʒiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regius?
Regius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · jee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say regius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridʒiəs/ and the British form is /ˈriːdʒiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.