How to pronounce regrettably
Say it like rih-GRET-uh-blee. Regrettably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRET).
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- rih
- GRET
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regrettably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of regrettably
- 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-blee.
What does regrettably mean?
- In a manner inspiring or deserving regret.“Your exam results are regrettably poor: you should regretfully reflect on all the time wasted reading comics.”
Where does regrettably come from?
From regrettable + -ly.
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Questions about saying regrettably
How do you pronounce regrettably?
Say rih-GRET-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡrɛtəbli/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡrɛtəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regrettably?
Regrettably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRET). Broken into parts: rih · GRET · uh · blee.
Is regrettably 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 /rɪˈɡrɛtəbli/ (rih-GRET-uh-blee).