How to pronounce regreet
Say it like REE-greet. Regreet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- greet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regreet 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.
- greetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of regreet
American and British speakers say regreet in essentially the same way: /ˈriɡrit/ in the US and /ˈriːɡrit/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-greet.
What does regreet mean?
- To greet again; to return a greeting to (someone).
Where does regreet come from?
First attested in 1586; from re- + greet.
Questions about saying regreet
How do you pronounce regreet?
Say REE-greet. The American pronunciation is /ˈriɡrit/. In British English it is /ˈriːɡrit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regreet?
Regreet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · greet.
Do Americans and Brits say regreet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriɡrit/ and the British form is /ˈriːɡrit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.