How to pronounce regretted
Say it like rih-GRET-id. Regretted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRET).
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- rih
- GRET
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regretted 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of regretted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-GRET-id.
What does regretted mean?
- simple past and past participle of regret How to pronounce regret
Words that rhyme with regretted
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Questions about saying regretted
How do you pronounce regretted?
Say rih-GRET-id. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɡrɛtɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈɡrɛtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regretted?
Regretted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRET). Broken into parts: rih · GRET · id.
Is regretted 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 /rɪˈɡrɛtɪd/ (rih-GRET-id).