How to Pronounce Regards

To pronounce "regards", say REG-ards — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “regards”

"regards" has 2 syllables: reg-ards. It rhymes with shards and disregards, if that helps it stick.

What does regards mean?

noun

  1. A steady look, a gaze.
  2. One's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.

verb

  1. To look at; to observe.

    “She regarded us warily.”

  2. To consider, look upon (something) in a given way etc.

    “He regards honesty as a duty.”

noun

  1. Good wishes.

Synonyms

esteemrepute

Antonyms

ignoreneglect

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Words that rhyme with regards

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shardsdisregardsnardsblowhardslardspostcardsdiehardsyardsbardsretardscourtyardsdiscards

Related words

attentivenessheedviewconsiderrespectesteemseeinvolve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "regards"?▾

"Regards" has 2 syllables: reg · ards.

What is the IPA transcription of "regards"?▾

The IPA transcription of "regards" is /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/.

What does "regards" mean?▾

Regards: A steady look, a gaze.

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