How to pronounce regrets
Say it like rih-GRETS. Regrets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRETS).
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- rih
- GRETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regrets 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.
- GRETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of regrets
American and British speakers say regrets in essentially the same way: /rɪˈɡrɛts/ in the US and /rɪˈɡrɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-GRETS.
What does regrets mean?
- a polite refusal of an invitation
Words that rhyme with regrets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of regrets.
Questions about saying regrets
How do you pronounce regrets?
Say rih-GRETS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡrɛts/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡrɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regrets?
Regrets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRETS). Broken into parts: rih · GRETS.
Do Americans and Brits say regrets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈɡrɛts/ and the British form is /rɪˈɡrɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.