How to pronounce regrettable
Say it like rih-GRET-uh-bul. Regrettable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRET).
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- rih
- GRET
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regrettable 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regrettable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-GRET-uh-bul.
What does regrettable mean?
- Able to be regretted, especially deserving of regret.“The officers' actions were regrettable, yes, but there's nothing to be done now but to relocate everyone to the mainland in a calm and orderly manner.”
Where does regrettable come from?
From regret + -able.
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Questions about saying regrettable
How do you pronounce regrettable?
Say rih-GRET-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡrɛtəbəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡrɛtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regrettable?
Regrettable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRET). Broken into parts: rih · GRET · uh · bul.
Is regrettable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /rɪˈɡrɛtəbəl/ (rih-GRET-uh-bul).