How to Pronounce Regional

To pronounce "regional", say REG-ion-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiːdʒnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹiːdʒnəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “regional”

"regional" has 3 syllables: reg-ion-al. It rhymes with superregional, if that helps it stick.

What does regional mean?

noun

  1. An entity or event with scope limited to a single region.

adjective

  1. Of, or pertaining to, a specific region or district.
  2. Of, or pertaining to, a large geographic region.

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Words that rhyme with regional

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superregional

Related words

territorialregionalizedprovincialregionallyterritorialitysubnationalregionalismterritory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "regional"?▾

"Regional" has 3 syllables: reg · ion · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "regional"?▾

The IPA transcription of "regional" is /ˈɹiːdʒnəl/.

What does "regional" mean?▾

Regional: An entity or event with scope limited to a single region.

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