English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Regard Pronunciation
Regard is pronounced ri-GAHRD, IPA /rɪˈgɑrd/.
ri-GAHRD
US /rɪˈgɑrd/ · UK /rɪˈgɑːd/
Syllables: ri · GAHRD (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb and noun: To think of someone or something in a particular way, or the respect you hold for them.
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Regard in a Sentence
- I regard her as the best teacher in the school.
- He has little regard for the rules.
- With regard to your letter, we have no further comment.
Common Mispronunciations of Regard
Not REE-gahrd
GAHRD carries the word and the opening is a quick ri with no colour in it.
Not ri-GAHD
American speech sounds the r firmly before the d, while southern England leaves it out.
Tip: The fixed phrase is with regard to, in the singular, although regards is the usual sign-off on a message.
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