How do you pronounce "regard"?

In American English: /rəˈgɑːrd/ (ruh-GAHRD). In British English: /ɹɪgˈɑːd/ (rig-AHD). In Canadian English: /rəˈgɑːrd/ (ruh-GAHRD). In Australian English: /ɹɪɡˈɑːd/ (rig-AHD).

Is "regard" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rəˈgɑːrd/ (ruh-GAHRD), while in British English it's /ɹɪgˈɑːd/ (rig-AHD).

How to Pronounce "regard"

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regard

regional

/rəˈgɑːrd/

ruh-GAHRD

Syllable Breakdown

rəre·gɑːrdgard

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