How to pronounce regnant
Say it like REG-nunt. Regnant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG).
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- REG
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regnant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regnant
American and British speakers say regnant in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛɡnənt/ in the US and /ˈrɛɡnənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REG-nunt.
What does regnant mean?
- Reigning, ruling; currently holding power.
- Dominant; holding sway; having particular power or influence.
- of a monarch, ruling in one's own right; often contrasted with consort and dowager“Queen Elizabeth II reigned as queen regnant, unlike her mother Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.”
Where does regnant come from?
From Middle English regnant, reignant, from Middle French regnant, régnant, and its source, Latin rēgnāns, the present participle of regnāre.
Questions about saying regnant
How do you pronounce regnant?
Say REG-nunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛɡnənt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛɡnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regnant?
Regnant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG). Broken into parts: REG · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say regnant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛɡnənt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛɡnənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.