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