How do you pronounce "regrettably"?

In American English: /rɪˈgrɛtəbli/ (ri-GREHT-uhbl-ee). In British English: /ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/ (rigr-EHT-uhbl-ee). In Canadian English: /rɪˈgrɛtəbli/ (ri-GREHT-uhbl-ee). In Australian English: /ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/ (rigr-EHT-uhbl-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈgrɛtəbli/ (ri-GREHT-uhbl-ee), while in British English it's /ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/ (rigr-EHT-uhbl-ee).

How to Pronounce "regrettably"

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regrettably

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/rɪˈgrɛtəbli/

ri-GREHT-uhbl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

rɪre·grɛtgret·əblta·ibly

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