How to pronounce regretfulness
Say it like rih-GRET-ful-nis. Regretfulness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRET).
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- rih
- GRET
- ful
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regretfulness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of regretfulness
American and British speakers say regretfulness in essentially the same way: /rɪˈɡrɛtfəlnɪs/ in the US and /rɪˈɡrɛtfəlnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-GRET-ful-nis.
What does regretfulness mean?
- The state or condition of being regretful.
Where does regretfulness come from?
From regretful + -ness.
Questions about saying regretfulness
How do you pronounce regretfulness?
Say rih-GRET-ful-nis. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡrɛtfəlnɪs/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡrɛtfəlnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regretfulness?
Regretfulness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRET). Broken into parts: rih · GRET · ful · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say regretfulness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈɡrɛtfəlnɪs/ and the British form is /rɪˈɡrɛtfəlnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.