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Register Pronunciation

Register is pronounced RE-ji-ster, IPA /ˈrɛdʒɪstɝ/.

RE-ji-ster

US /ˈrɛdʒɪstɝ/  ·  UK /ˈrɛdʒɪstə/

Syllables: RE · ji · ster (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

noun and verb: An official list or record, or the act of putting a name onto one.

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Register in a Sentence

  • Sign the register on your way in.
  • You need to register before the end of the month.
  • The complaint never registered with anyone in charge.

Common Mispronunciations of Register

Not ri-JI-ster

The opening syllable is the strong one, and it keeps the short e of bed.

Not RE-gi-ster with a hard g

A g before e is soft in this word, so it comes out as a j. Compare gentle and germ.

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