How to pronounce regnum
Say it like REG-num. Regnum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG).
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- REG
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regnum 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.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regnum
American and British speakers say regnum in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛɡnəm/ in the US and /ˈrɛɡnəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: REG-num.
What does regnum mean?
- A rank in the classification of organisms, below dominium and above divisio.
- A badge of royalty, especially the early form of the pope's tiara.
Where does regnum come from?
From Latin rēgnum (“kingdom”).
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Questions about saying regnum
How do you pronounce regnum?
Say REG-num. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛɡnəm/. In British English it is /ˈrɛɡnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regnum?
Regnum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG). Broken into parts: REG · num.
Do Americans and Brits say regnum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛɡnəm/ and the British form is /ˈrɛɡnəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.